how to process 10 pieces in a combiner

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Giovani BA asked Jul 10 2020 at 4:41 PM Ben Wilson commented Sep 01 2020 at 9:06 PM

how to process 10 pieces in a combiner

how to process 10 pieces in a combiner and they come out one by one with procces flow

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FlexSim 20.2.0

combiner flexsim 20.2.0 flowitem creation in process flow

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tannerp commented · Jul 10 2020 at 4:50 PM

@giovani.ba,

A combiner is used to pack or combine items into one item to be released. I suggest using Process Flow with a Queue or Processor. Do you have an example model you're working with that we can use to provide a solution? If so, please upload it in a comment. Otherwise, please explain a bit more about the process.

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Giovani BA commented · Jul 10 2020 at 5:13 PM

The part of the process is an oven with a capacity of 10 pieces and that operates when it is full, then the pieces go to a conveyor belt.

I Tried to simulate it using a combiner and a source with a pallet, to put 10 pieces together on the pallet and have the combiner process them together.

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Braydn T Giovani BA commented · Jul 13 2020 at 1:57 PM

@giovani.ba

Like Tanner mentioned, this is not the correct use for a combiner. I would use process flow and do something like this: batch10.fsm

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Ben Wilson ♦♦ commented · Sep 01 2020 at 9:06 PM

Hi @giovani.ba, was benjamin.w2's answer helpful? If so, please click the red "Accept" button on their answer. Or if you still have questions, add a comment and we'll continue the conversation.

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Answer 1 · 2020-08-27T16:01:38Z

Benjamin W2 answered Aug 27 2020 at 4:01 PM

Hi @giovani.ba,

Here is a simple example of what I think you are trying to do using process flow. Process flow will allow you the ultimate flexibilty to model your system, while the 3d objects can be limiting (such as in this case):

Check out the attached model for details:

10Oven.fsm

10ovenpf.gif (476.3 KiB)

10oven.fsm (32.2 KiB)

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