Combiner Breakdown Alternative - Manual Packer

Hi I have a question about modelling a manufacturing process. I am creating a model where there is a long bottle conveyor before entering a combiner. When the combiner is going through a breakdown or if there is , I need to assigned some worker who will pack the bottle to the box and put it directly to the box conveyor.

I need some clue on how can I approach this model? I already created a 3D layout of my system. All help is appreciated.

Software Version:

FlexSim 19.2.4

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Joerg Vogel commented · Jun 28, 2020 at 06:58 AM

Hi, @James M7, can you upload an simplified model, wherein you show involved objects of your question.

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James M7 Joerg Vogel commented · Jun 28, 2020 at 07:14 AM

Mr. Vogel,

I attached my simplified file below. As you can see the rate of the incoming bottle is higher than the combiner processing time. My idea is that in case there is a long line of bottle coming to the combiner through Bottle_Conveyor, the operator in the middle can do some manual packer of the bottles, pack it inside the preexisting box from Box_Source_2 and move it to Final_Conveyor.

Trial_Scenario.fsm

Can you help me to approach this problem? Thank you.

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tannerp commented · Jun 29, 2020 at 09:37 PM

@James M7,

Unfortunately, our Answers forum has some issues with attachments and I was unable to download yours. Would you be able to upload it again?

In the meantime, I built an example that might do what you're looking for, assuming I understood correctly. When Combiner1 breaks down, it uses triggers to change ExitTransfer1's output port and then the operator starts unloading items on a different conveyor. I think this is what you were describing in your question, but I'm not sure. If it is, let me know and I'm happy to help implement something like this in your model once you've re-uploaded it. Thanks!

combiner breakdown example.fsm

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James M7 tannerp commented · Jun 30, 2020 at 12:21 AM

Hi Tanner,

Unfortunately the file you uploaded also could not be loaded. I guess there's an error from the FlexSim webpage. Is there a way you could send me the file or share the screenshot of the setting? Thank you!

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