The Effectiveness of a Vehicle Manufacturing Line Using Probabilistic Process Timing

Abstract

Abstract: Automotive manufacturing involves several steps, starting with the casting of components and moving on to the machining and assembly processes. The assembly system, particularly for the Single Cylinder S.I. Engine, will be the only emphasis of this project. A considerable number of components must be integrated throughout the engine assembly process. The creation of a decision assistance system based on a discrete event simulation model is discussed in the work provided in this paper. The four closed-loop network arrangement of vehicle assembly and preassembly lines connected by conveyors is targeted at a particular type of manufacturing lines. The design and execution of such industrial processes frequently include simulation. This simulation research aims to select the process throughput for the Single Cylinder S.I. Engine Assembly line. Any possible machine bottlenecks will be identified by the simulation study to avoid blockages and starvation and increase process throughput. Machine cycle times for various processes should be included in the input data for the research. The Arena simulation program will be utilized in this investigation. The goal is to use existing equipment to boost output on the present Head Assembly Line and Sub-Assembly Lines to an anticipated capacity. The outcomes of the simulation will be used to pinpoint the assembly-line procedures that may have an impact on the S.I. Engine's manufacturing schedule. By contrast the study's findings with the actual process throughput, the findings will be illustrated. Additionally, statistical analysis will be done to boost performance.