Abstract
This paper presents an analytical method for the production rate of flexible lines which are used in many cases recently. The method is based upon the analysis for fixed lines which has been presented. Flexibilities in this paper are as follows : (1) Several kinds of jobs are machined and assembled in each, (2) each lot of jobs is handled at random, (3) the lot of jobs is handled in turns. In each cases, preparing time at changes of jobs and the stoppage time by troubles or interferences of stations is considered statistically. The production rate of lines is given by sum of those stoppage time. Results by the method are compared with results of simulations and both results show a good agreement.
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