Parallel Machining of Multiple Parts on Rotary Transfer Machines with Turrets
Abstract
A problem of design of rotary transfer machines with turrets for parallel machining of multiple parts is considered. Parts are located at the loading position of rotary table in a given sequence and they are processed simultaneously. Operations are partitioned into groups which are performed by spindle heads or by turrets. Constraints related to the design of spindle heads, turrets, and working positions, as well as precedence constraints related to operations, are given. The problem consists in minimizing the estimated cost of the transfer machine, while reaching a given output and satisfying all the constraints. The proposed methods to solve the problem are based on its MIP formulation. An industrial example is presented.