Abstract
This paper performs a simulation based on an optimization technique for a reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS), and realizes the optimal system design. The RMS is the system that we can change configuration of parts and mechanical structure in short time due to correspond a sudden market change and various manufacturing demands, etc. Recently, simulators are often utilized to regulate design factors in manufacturing systems. But, in modem complex systems, it is hard for designers to decide them with trial and errors. Therefore, the simulator that uses the optimization algorithm is requested to be made. This research performs the simulation using a genetic algorithm to the complicated production system RMS. In addition, from the simulation result, the optimal solution of each parameter is calculated and the optimal performance is evaluated.
