Abstract
Integration of additive manufacturing (AM) into series production demands for comprehensive methods and tools. An agent-based process chain simulation framework is proposed to embed AM into a cyber-physical production system. A multi-dimensional evaluation supports the planning of AM process chains as well as their day-to-day operation. The detailed evaluation possibilities down to product and single simulation event level are illustrated by a case study, in which an automotive exterior part is produced using the multi-jet fusion technology. Multiple possible process chain configurations are assessed based on their modeled key performance indicators, summarized in a energy value stream map.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 500-505 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Procedia CIRP |
Volume | 104 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Event | 54th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Ssystems, CMS 2021 - Virtual, Patras, Greece Duration: 22 Sept 2021 → 24 Sept 2021 Conference number: 54 |
Keywords
- Additive manufacturing
- Cyber-physical production systems
- Energy value stream analysis
- Multi-jet fusion
- Process chain simulation
- Rapid manufacturing