Measuring Machine Reconfigurability by a Novel Method in Reconfigurable Manufacturing System Configuration

Author(s)	Dr. Rekha Kumari
Country	India
Abstract	Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems (RMS) are designed to rapidly adjust production capacity and functionality in response to changing market demands, product variety, and technological advancements. A critical characteristic of RMS is machine reconfigurability, which determines how effectively a machine or manufacturing system can adapt to new production requirements with minimum time, effort, and cost. This research paper proposes a novel quantitative method for measuring machine reconfigurability in RMS configuration. The proposed method integrates modularity, scalability, convertibility, customization, integrability, and diagnosability into a unified Reconfigurability Index (RI). Mathematical models, weighted evaluation criteria, and performance equations are developed to assess machine adaptability. A comparative analysis between traditional methods and the proposed approach demonstrates improved accuracy and practical applicability. Graphical illustrations and numerical examples validate the effectiveness of the proposed methodology.
Keywords	Reconfigurable Manufacturing System, Machine Reconfigurability, Reconfigurability Index, RMS Configuration, Manufacturing Flexibility.
Published In	Volume 13, Issue 4, October-December 2022
Published On	2022-11-04

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