Optimization of computer aided process planning and production scheduling sequences using integrated hybrid algorithms

Abstract

Process planning and production planning are two important newlineactivities in any industries which are associated with the design and newlinemanufacturing domains. Most of the industries manufacture and produce newlinedifferent types of products in the same timeline for market survival. To meet newlinethe demand of the customer, the industry must be performing process and newlineproduction planning activities in a well-planned manner. Owing to the newlinecomplex nature of machining parameters (Tool non-cutting movement, change newlineof fixture setup, change of tool, change of machine, change of cutting newlineparameters and tool indexing time) selection, the process and production newlineplanning activities have to be performed in an effectively manner. However, newlinethis particular task is a tedious one even the problem is attempted newlineconventionally by an experienced process planner. newline