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how can every one of my AGV has 3 different flows in one Simulation?

simulation-35-processors.pngI am actually lost and stuck to do this Simulation.

I want that my AGVs have different flows depends on the Processor.

My AGV should have a simple Flow in the Green Processors : move from Queue after loading a aproduct to Processor , wait and the move to the next one , wait and so on (every Processor has a waiting Time)

My flow will change in the kind of Processors : M going to Start with Parallel Processors , every group of Parallel Processor does the same function , which means that my AGV needs only to pass by one processor in each group it all depends of the Availability of the Processor when AGV1 moves to Processor 20 and wait to move to next step, AGV 2 moves to Processor 21 cuz Processor 20 isnt available : in My Simulation i have 4 groups of parallel Stations .

My Flow will also Change in Processors that works on many products at the same time ( the Purple Processors) : Processor 26 works on 26 Product , Processor 27 on 30 Products and 30 on 6 Products

When My AGV arrives to one of these he unloads the unfinished product and loads the finish one (if exists) if not he will move empty to the second purple Processor and load a finished Product ( if exists) if not my AGV moves to the third one and loads a finished Product (if exists ) if not he will travel empty to the Queue and load a new Product and starts the Process with a new Product.

The main goal of this Project is to know how many AGVs do i need to get at least 200 Products in one Hour.

If someone can help me please i will be so thankful... its been more than 3 Mounths that m trying to finish it


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Long G avatar image Long G commented ·

It seems that you just make layout and doesn't have any logic in your model.How about listen to jason's advice.Process flow may be easier for you now.Step by step , make item move first.

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Jason Lightfoot answered Jason Lightfoot edited

I would in tables define:

  • The steps that each product needs to take (ideally operation numbers, not processors)
  • The operations that each processor can perform for each product (and time taken)

With these two pieces of information you have defined your product processes and processing capacity, and can create a simple process flow to route your items around the system.

If you're not familiar with process flows and lists then learn them through the online tutorials or any academic material you have. Also take a look at object process flows.

We try and point students in the right direction rather than building solutions for them, so see if you can make a start and come back if you need further pointers.

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