A visual simulation model of a workstation in a rolling mill facility

ABSTRACT

The objective of this research is to develop a visual simulation model to evaluate the performance of a workstation in a rolling mill facility by analyzing the interactions between the jobs to be processed and the scheduling rules used. The model has been developped using the CINEMA software and executes on a IBM PC/AT microcomputer. The simulation model is currently used to design job scheduling rules and compare their performance in reducing setups, work-in-process inventories and flow time.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING

Additional Classification:
  F. Theory of Computation
  F.2 ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS AND PROBLEM COMPLEXITY
      F.2.2 Nonnumerical Algorithms and Problems
          Subjects: Routing and layout; Sequencing and scheduling

  J. Computer Applications
  J.7 COMPUTERS IN OTHER SYSTEMS
      Subjects: Industrial control

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design, Performance