Evaluation of Reconfigurable Machines Using FAHP

This chapter investigates the RMS characteristics, which are crucial for the machine selection and the machine (re)configuration. Changeover cost and changeover time while switching from one product to the other are taken into account. A fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) model is proposed to integrate decisive factors and facilitate the equipment selection process under uncertainty. The expected values of the normalised fuzzy sets are determined to identify the preference values of the alternative machines. The fuzzy multi-criteria model is analysed within the fuzzy domains of the operational characteristics along with economic, quality and performance criteria. The proposed model is examined using monitoring sensitivity analysis through a case study.

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