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X_Supermarket : THIS IS A VERSION 4.32 MODEL. VERSION 6 MODELS ARE AVAILABLE AT /downloadPages/cat&id=38
This model demonstrates a picking operation in a supermarket. Shoppers enter the model with a randomly generated shopping list. A task sequence is created for them as they enter the model to travel and pick up all their groceries from appropriate shelves. Some shoppers are sent to the deli where they choose their meat and have it sliced by the worker. When they are done shopping they receive a task to travel to the shortest checkout line to pay for their groceries.
This is a Flexsim v4.32 model w ... [more] (4.01 MB)
04-08-2008
20208
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X_Roller Coaster : This is a simulation model of an amusement park roller coaster ride. The model was used to study the effect of various ride parameters on the waiting time of park guests. Using the control tab, you can easily experiment with several variables in the model such as guest inter-arrival times, number of cars, car spacing on the track, car capacity, and passenger load times.
This is a Flexsim v4.32 model with all media contained within the same directory as the model; and can therefore, be saved to any directory on your computer. (2.83 MB)
03-22-2008
3521
1
X_Robotic Palletizing Cell : THIS IS A VERSION 4.32 MODEL. VERSION 6 MODELS ARE AVAILABLE AT /downloadPages/cat&id=38
This is a model of an automated palletizing facility. Boxes are conveyed to one of twelve palletizing cells where a robot will stack the boxes on a staged pallet. Full pallets are transported to a pallet wrapping machine by a fork truck.
This is a Flexsim v4.32 model with all media contained within the same directory as the model; and can therefore, be saved to any directory on your computer. (3.32 MB)
10-27-2007
10019
3
X_Highway Traffic : THIS IS A VERSION 4.32 MODEL. VERSION 6 MODELS ARE AVAILABLE AT /downloadPages/cat&id=38
This model simulates the flow of vehicle traffic at a highway interchange. Pay attention how the traffic is controlled at traffic lights, and how the traffic merges at the highway on-ramps. A model such as this could be used to improve traffic congestion by experimenting with the rules and timing of the signals, and the length and lane designations for the roads.
This is a Flexsim v4.32 model with all media contained within the same directory as the model; and can therefore, be saved to any dire ... [more] (742.3 KB)
10-07-2007
7574
0
X_Bulk Powder Processing : This model demonstrates a bulk powder processing and packaging plant. Large sacks of various dry material are conveyed in and transported by fork truck to one of six cranes. The cranes lift and dump the sacks into hoppers where the material is gravity fed through granulators, mixers and baggers. Finished product is packaged into one of three bag sizes before being conveyed out of the system to an intermediate storage area. Global tables are setup in the model to allow you to easily change variables such as processing times, packaging times, equipment speeds, etc.
This is a Flexsim v4.32 model with all media contained within t ... [more] (1.13 MB)
09-30-2007
3452
0
X_Automotive Paint Line : THIS IS A VERSION 4.32 MODEL. VERSION 6 MODELS ARE AVAILABLE AT /downloadPages/cat&id=38
This model simulates an automotive paint line. The doors and car body come together as a matched set on an overhead conveyor system just before being dipped in a prime bath and then conveyed together through a paint booth containing six robotic paint sprayers. This sample model does a nice job of demonstrating 3D transparency effects.
This is a Flexsim v4.32 model with all media contained within the same directory as the model; and can therefore, be saved to any directory on your computer. ... [more] (588.6 KB)
09-17-2007
5434
1
X_CraneAGV : THIS IS A VERSION 4.32 MODEL. VERSION 6 MODELS ARE AVAILABLE AT /downloadPages/cat&id=38
A visually appealing model showcasing cranes and AGVs in a mock alien production facility on a remote space station.
Try and balance the model by setting how many pallets arrive in each shipment, how often your shipping vehicles pass to pick up packed pallets, and the arrival method of your boxes from the space ship.
This is a Flexsim v4.32 model with all media contained within the same directory as the model; and can therefore, be saved to any directory on your computer. ... [more] (3.82 MB)
09-17-2007
5355
1
X_Box Packing Line : THIS IS A VERSION 4.32 MODEL. VERSION 6 MODELS ARE AVAILABLE AT /downloadPages/cat&id=38
This model demonstrates an automated box packaging line. A single part is placed in each box. The boxes are formed from pre-cut cardboard sheet at the automated box maker. After the box is loaded with a part at the packaging station, the box is conveyed to the sealer where its top flaps are closed and sealed. The box is then conveyed to a robot which loads 18 boxes on a pallet. The pallet is then stretch wrapped at the automated wrapper before exiting the model.
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08-23-2007
7660
5
X_Airport Security : THIS IS A VERSION 4.32 MODEL. VERSION 6 MODELS ARE AVAILABLE AT /downloadPages/cat&id=38
This model evaluates passenger waiting times through an airport security checkpoint. Passengers and baggage are screened. A certain percentage of passengers must go through additional screening at hand wanding stations. A certain percentage of baggage must go through an additional sniff test.
From a technical standpoint, this model is a good example of how to use taskexecuter flowitems that can travel a network like a taskexecuter but be processed like a flowitem. There are some tricks to having t ... [more] (1.29 MB)
08-23-2007
6403
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X_DVD Assembly : THIS IS A VERSION 4.32 MODEL. VERSION 6 MODELS ARE AVAILABLE AT /downloadPages/cat&id=38
This model follows the assembly of a DVD player. Data is drawn from an Excel spread sheet for number of parts to add at each station and process times. The model begins with a circuit board that goes through multiple tests and stations. The model ends with the completed DVD player being loaded into a box and placed on a cart. The model was built on top of an actual imported layout of the plant.
This is a Flexsim v4.32 model with all media contained within the same directory as the model; and can t ... [more] (3.26 MB)
08-23-2007
7629
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X_Bottling Line : THIS IS A VERSION 4.32 MODEL. VERSION 6 MODELS ARE AVAILABLE AT /downloadPages/cat&id=38
This is a model of Flexsim's own green ooze bottling plant! Starting from raw plastic the bottles are created with an injection molding machine and then blown to size with a blow molding machine. We then follow the course of the bottles as they are cleaned, filled, capped, labeled, and boxed.
This model is a good example of some visual tricks you can do to make your models look better. Changing frames of the object at different stages in the process to show it's progress.
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08-23-2007
6874
1
X_ASRS : THIS IS A VERSION 4.32 MODEL. VERSION 6 MODELS ARE AVAILABLE AT /downloadPages/cat&id=38
This model demonstrates an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS). Parts are placed on a pallet, stored in racks by ASRS vehicles, then later retrieved from the racks and sent to trucks.
This is a Flexsim v4.32 model with all media contained within the same directory as the model; and can therefore, be saved to any directory on your computer. (715.4 KB)
