A Simulation Study on the Layout Design of Micro Assembly Line for Lens Module

Abstract

Phone-camera lens module is composed of several components which are assembled together with a given sequence. Assembly processes are conducted in an assembly line which could be a manual type or automatic type. There have been many types of automated assembly system for lens module assembly to enhance the productivity and save the labor cost. Micro assembly system introduced in this paper is another automated system having the merits of space saving and flexibility. The micro assembly line is constructed with several micro assembly machines, numbers of conveyors and a mini-crane for material handling. To compare the productivity of the micro assembly line, three layout types of rotary table with different assembly process were designed, and they are evaluated using simulation.