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uPVC Window Factory Process Modelling

Hi Guys, I'm quite a new user of Flexsim software and need some assistance with modelling a uPVC windows factory process. Basically uPVC profiles are cut and stacked on trolleys. Trolleys are divided into 10 bins and each bin contains 4 profiles for one window (top, bottom, left and right). Trolleys are moved to the next process when they are full (i.e. 40 uPVC profiles). The processes in order are: Cutting (2 profiles cut same time), Water drainage milling (1 profile in each bin), Inserting reinforcement, Welding (4 profiles welded together), Hardware assembly, and Glazing. A model will be much appreciated.

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Wael J avatar image Wael J commented ·

can i know how to import facoty or rooms????

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Steven Hamoen avatar image Steven Hamoen Wael J commented ·

@Wael J Can you please start a new question because your question has nothing to do with this question. And can you be more specific? Do you want to import a background drawing? Do you want to import a 3D object of a room? or are you looking for a complete model?

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Jason Botha answered Phil BoBo commented

Hi Danny,

As per our phone call, I have made a simple model for you for as i understand it from your description.

The model creates "profiles", these profiles are then combined into "bins" of 4 profiles. 10 of these bins are then combined onto a pallet (to represent a trolley). Once the trolley is full the trolley is moved between work stations by an operator (i took the liberty to add one). The model works by separating the bins off the trolley and processing them as bins of profiles. (This will simulate a worker removing the profile from the bin and working on it).

The model basically works by unpacking (using a separator object) the trolley into bins and processing them at the various work stations (Processor objects) and then combining (combiner object) them together again to be moved to the next station.

This is just a simple model of one way you could use Flexsim to unlock value from your manufacturing process.

I hope the model helps. Have a good day further.

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Danny Mukhesakule avatar image Danny Mukhesakule commented ·

Hi Jason,

Thank you so much for a sample model. I think this will give me a basic understanding on how to put different objects together.

Kind Regards

Daniel

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Sam Stubbs answered Danny Mukhesakule commented

Hello Danny,

First off, welcome to the FlexSim community. We're glad to have you, and believe that you'll find FlexSim to be a great solution to any simulation needs you're looking for.

This Answers site is a good forum for answering specific questions or addressing any issues that arise with your projects; and also hearing any suggestions you may have. We are always more than happy to help you succeed with your simulation model.

In your case, it seems like you may needing some more rigorous help in building a complete model for your project. From your profile it looks like you are located in South Africa. Here is a link to your local distributor's contact information: https://www.flexsim.com/contact/#Africa They will be more than happy in helping you find a quote and assisting you in getting any consulting for any project work you may need.

Also, if you are looking for training, we hold week-long training conferences here at our headquarters in the U.S. For information and times see this calendar: https://www.flexsim.com/calendar/ Also you can contact your distributor for any other information regarding training opportunities.

And also, just to point you in the direction I might take for modelling your simulation: It sounds like using a list (or lists) would be the simplest way to control the logic of your model. Pulling and pushing to a partitioned list would help you keep track of pulling all of the needed "profiles" as you mentioned to then load on the trolleys. Two resources that I recommend to help you get started is reading through the Lists section in our user manual (User Manual > Modeling Tools > Lists), and also reading through the Process Flow section as well. (User Manual > Process Flow) and finally go through the Process Flow tutorial (User Manual > Tutorials > Process Flow.) I think each of those sections will give you a good idea of how to get started with your model.

Best of luck! We look forward to working with you,

Sam

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Danny Mukhesakule avatar image Danny Mukhesakule commented ·

Thank you Sam for quick response. Your distributor in South Africa had contacted me and are more than willing to assist.. much appreciated.

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