Mechanized line for batch preparation

AbstractKitting – meaning to supply assembly with components in presorted kits – is widely seen as beneficial for assembly quality and efficiency when there is a multitude of component variants. However, the process by which kits are prepared – the kit preparation – is labour-intensive, and kit errors are problematic at assembly processes. The use of robotics to support kit preparation has received some attention by researchers, but literature is lacking with respect to how collaborative robots – cobots – can support kit preparation activities. The purpose of this paper is to identify the potential of a cobot to support time-efficient batch preparation of kits. To address the purpose, the paper presents a mathematical model for estimation of the cycle time associated with cobot-supported kit preparation. The model is applied in a numerical example with experimental data from laboratory experiments, and cobot-supported kit preparation is compared with manual kit preparation. The findings suggest that cobot-supported kit preparation is beneficial with diverse kits and smaller components quantities per SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) and provides less variability of the outcome, when compared to manual kit preparation. The paper reveals several insights about cobot-supported kit preparation that can be valuable for both academics and practitioners. The model developed can be used by practitioners to assess the potential of cobots to support kit-batch preparation in association with assembly, spare parts, repair and maintenance, or business to business industry.

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Mechanized line for tempering of springs

Metal Science and Heat Treatment ◽

10.1007/bf00693256 ◽

1980 ◽

Vol 22 (5) ◽

pp. 333-334

Author(s):

S. B. Akhmetov ◽

N. A. Voroshilova

Keyword(s):

Mechanized Line

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Principles of Designing Proportioning Lines for Batch-Preparation Shops

Glass and Ceramics ◽

10.1023/b:glac.0000026769.07499.ca ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 61 (1/2) ◽

pp. 35-36

Author(s):

D. G. Gretskov

Keyword(s):

Batch Preparation

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Mechanized line for heat treating lining and spring plates of rockloading machines

Metal Science and Heat Treatment ◽

10.1007/bf00664186 ◽

1975 ◽

Vol 17 (6) ◽

pp. 515-516

Author(s):

A. A. Kats ◽

L. F. Shumova ◽

V. N. Zaselyaev

Keyword(s):

Heat Treating ◽

Mechanized Line

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An improvement in the technical processes of batch preparation

Glass and Ceramics ◽

10.1007/bf00673728 ◽

1973 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

pp. 77-79

Author(s):

V. S. Shchukin ◽

A. I. Matveev ◽

�. F. Boldina

Keyword(s):

Batch Preparation

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Mechanized line for heat treatment of hot-rolled tubes 30?102

Metallurgist ◽

10.1007/bf00732169 ◽

1973 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 129-130

Author(s):

A. Ya. Zelikovich ◽

O. A. Shcherbina ◽

V. P. Pavlovskii ◽

V. I. Krivosheev

Keyword(s):

Heat Treatment ◽

Mechanized Line ◽

Hot Rolled

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Mechanized line for slip preparation using pneumatic chamber pumps

Glass and Ceramics ◽

10.1007/bf00698825 ◽

1983 ◽

Vol 40 (1) ◽

pp. 49-50

Author(s):

Yu. I. Chop ◽

A. E. Gumenyuk

Keyword(s):

Mechanized Line ◽

Slip Preparation ◽

Pneumatic Chamber

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Progress in batch preparation of single-atom catalysts and application in sustainable synthesis of fine chemicals

Green Chemistry ◽

10.1039/d1gc02331d ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yifan Hu ◽

Hongxuan Li ◽

Ze-Sheng Li ◽

Bolin Li ◽

Shaoyu Wang ◽

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Research Team ◽

Single Atom ◽

Fine Chemicals ◽

Batch Preparation ◽

Dispersed Catalysts ◽

The World ◽

First Time

In 2011, Zhang's research team, in cooperation with Li and Liu, reported the Pt1/FeOx atomically dispersed catalysts for the first time in the world, and based on this, proposed the...

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