Modelling a Batch Production System through Tecnomatix: A Case Study

Authors:

Prateek Mittal (Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad)

Vaibhav Raghav (Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad)

Keywords: Cycle time reduction, Tecnomatix, Theory of Constraints.

Abstract:

In present business environment it has become imperative for the manufacturing firms to adapt themselves to the ever changing needs of the customers. This article presents a case wherein considerable increase in throughput was required in a manufacturing plant with a specific focus on the modelling of the typical batch type production system.The study focuses on suggesting feasible alternatives to decrease the cycle time and consequently increase the throughput of a batch production system in a sheet metal parts manufacturing firm. In this study simulation is used as the main tool to experiment on the system with various feasible alternatives. Siemens Tecnomatix has been used as the prime software in this study.

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