Prafulla Kulkarni

• R. H. Sapat College of Engineering, Management Studies and Research

Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm (NSGA)-II is applied for multiple objective machine part cell formation problem. Minimization of cell load variation and minimization of total moves are considered as two conflicting objectives. Pareto optimal solutions are obtained for some test problems. Results are compared with those obtained by other met...

This paper presents the performance of a teaching-learning-based optimization (TLBO) algorithm and its elite version named as an elitist teaching-learning-based optimization algorithm (ETLBO) to obtain the optimum set of design parameters for the path synthesis of a four-bar linkage. The minimization of the position error is considered as an object...

Single Minute exchange of Die is popularly known as SMED. The phrase is coined by Shigeo Shingo at Toyota Motors in sixties and used as a synonym for fast changeover of die. SMED was the result of a project that Toyota had assigned to Shigeo Shingo. It was realized that to succeed more than one model of car has to be made. Also it is realized that...

This paper presents a methodology for decision support system for rapid prototyping process selection. Experimentation recommends the methodology for RP process selection which is divided into three stages. First stage is to identify part requirements in terms of quality, cost and time. Second stage is generating feasible alternative processes and...

In this paper, a comprehensive genetic algorithm (GA) based solution methodology is proposed for solving layout problems in cellular manufacturing systems (CMS). The issue of intercellular layout is dealt with. The layout of facilities to locations called as facility location problems has been most researched. The optimal assignment of facilities t...

The layout problem is one of important decision in cellular manufacturing systems (CMS). After deciding the cells and the intercellular movements in the cell formation stage, it is necessary to do proper layout of machines to get effective utilization of CMS. Proper layout will minimize material handling cost to a greater extent. In this paper, a m...