Recent advances in research on reconfigurable machine tools: a literature review
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2016.1237795
Abstract: A recent trend in research on reconfigurable manufacturing systems is the development of reconfigurable machine tools (RMTs). A RMT can be used as a group of machines through change of its configuration to satisfy different… read more here.
Keywords: machine; research; reconfigurable machine; research reconfigurable ... See more keywords
An approach to identify the optimal configurations and reconfiguration processes for design of reconfigurable machine tools
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2017.1406674
Abstract: A reconfigurable machine tool (RMT) is a special machine that can deliver different machining functions through reconfiguration processes among its configurations during the machine utilisation stage. In this research, a new approach is developed to… read more here.
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Building blocks for digital twin of reconfigurable machine tools from design perspective
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2020.1847340
Abstract: Reconfigurable machine tool (RMT) is the core facility of the reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS), which can provide customised flexibility for RMS through reconfiguration. The reconfiguratio... read more here.
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Optimization of a multi-objective lean assembly problem with reconfigurable machine cells
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DOI: 10.1177/09544054221111895
Abstract: Manufacturing sector is regularly facing the challenges caused due to high market dynamics and mass customization. Traditionally designed machine cells fail to address this issue due to lack of flexibility in capacity and functionality. However,… read more here.
Keywords: multi objective; machine; lean assembly; machine cells ... See more keywords