Simulating a processor/machine with multiple pallets

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kk asked Mar 18 2025 at 10:05 AM Felix Möhlmann answered Mar 18 2025 at 11:22 AM

Simulating a processor/machine with multiple pallets

I want to simulate a machine with 2 pallets, each pallet takes 2 parts. Once we load 2 parts on a pallet, we can start the machining on that machine/pallet. While the machining is going on we can load 2 more parts on the 2nd pallet. Once 1st pallet work is completed, we can immediately start the 2nd pallet machining.
Also make sure that part number on a pallet is same for the 2 parts loaded on to the pallet. I.e. we always load same type of part on a pallet.
Can you help me in simulating the above scenario?

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FlexSim 24.2.2

processor

Answer 1 · 2025-03-18T11:22:58Z

Felix Möhlmann answered Mar 18 2025 at 11:22 AM

Sounds like that could be modeled with a combiners leading into a processor. The combiner can use a custom Pull Requirement and trigger function to only allow items of the same type on a pallet.

same-type-combiner.fsm

same-type-combiner.fsm (32.3 KiB)

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