A Model for Complexity Assessment in Manual Assembly Operations Through Predetermined Motion Time Systems

Bugra Alkan; Daniel Vera; Mussawar Ahmad; Bilal Ahmad; Robert Harrison

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2016.02.111

A Model for Complexity Assessment in Manual Assembly Operations Through Predetermined Motion Time Systems

Bugra Alkan^*, Daniel Vera, Mussawar Ahmad, Bilal Ahmad, Robert Harrison

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Abstract

Manual assembly processes are favoured for supporting low volume production systems, high product variety, assembly operations that are difficult to automate and manufacturing in low-wage countries. However, manual operations can dramatically impact assembly cycle times, quality and cost when the complexity of the manual operation increases. This paper proposes a method for assessing the process complexity of manual assembly operations, using a representation of manual operations based on predetermined motion time systems. The purpose of this framework is to provide a tool that can be used practically to assess, and therefore control, the complexity of manual operations during their design.

Original language	English
Pages	429-434
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.02.111
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2016
Event	6th CIRP Conference on Assembly Technologies and Systems, CATS 2016 - Gothenburg, Sweden Duration: 16 May 2016 → 18 May 2016

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Conference	6th CIRP Conference on Assembly Technologies and Systems, CATS 2016
Country/Territory	Sweden
City	Gothenburg
Period	16/05/16 → 18/05/16

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Complexity management
Manual assembly
MODAPTS
Task complexity

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