In: Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 13, No. 4, pages 251-261. 1994.
Abstract: Simulation is an invaluable tool in designing and analyzing manufacturing systems. A Petri net-based simulation tool is presented to aid simulation projects in manufacturing, including flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs). Three models are developed-an object model, Petri net model, and control model. While hardware components of FMSs are modeled by Petri net objects, control functions are separately modeled and integrated with a Petri net model to resolve conflicts occurring in Petri net execution. Facilities of the developed tool are presented, and a modeling procedure with the tool is illustrated via a case study.
Keywords: Petri nets, design verification, manufacturing systems, simulation tools.