Processors Start when other processors are ready - Dependent Executers

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Makenna A asked Mar 06 2023 at 6:19 PM Jeanette F commented Mar 16 2023 at 2:20 AM

Processors Start when other processors are ready - Dependent Executers

I have three 'prep' lines that all funnel into one machine. This machine has three lanes that all need be filled in order to run. I have the three lanes funneling into task individual processors, but I want the processors to wait until all three are full to run.

is there a way to do this?

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FlexSim 23.0.4

processors dependant line funneling

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Answer 1 · 2023-03-06T19:57:25Z

Jeanette F answered Mar 06 2023 at 7:57 PM Jeanette F commented Mar 11 2023 at 10:45 PM

Hello @Makenna A,

I think the best way to do this would be to use a single combiner.

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Makenna A commented · Mar 06 2023 at 8:37 PM

The middle line has a different processing time than the other two - would this still work?

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Jeanette F ♦♦ Makenna A commented · Mar 06 2023 at 9:34 PM

So all 3 lines need to start at the same time but they all release at different times? If so then I have a different solution. Can you provide a model so I can show you?

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Makenna A Jeanette F ♦♦ commented · Mar 06 2023 at 9:41 PM

Three lanes come together into one machine.

Each lane has different time intervals in the machine.

The machine cannot run unless all three lanes are 'stocked'.

The issue is the first run of the shift. Each lane needs to be fed to the machine before the machine can begin. Once the first cycle of all three lanes has begun, the machine will not stop, but the lanes need to continue to provide the machine with 3 continuous infeeds.

How do I simulate this machine so that it does not run unless all three lanes are stocked?

After the initial start-up of the machine, each lane exhausts its material at a different rate, but the hope is that the operator will have time to prep these lanes before exhausting its resources.

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