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Investigation of Downtime Behaviour of CNC Machines: Time Series Models

Yash P. Gupta (University of Manitoba)
Toni M. Somers (University of Toledo, Ohio)
Lea Grau (University of Toledo, Ohio)

International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management

ISSN: 0265-671X

Article publication date: 1 February 1988

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Abstract

The emergence of advanced manufacturing technologies such as Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) is forcing organisations to re‐examine their manufacturing strategies. CNC machines are an integral part of FMS. The literature dealing with the downtime behaviour of these machines is sparse. The purpose of this article is to analyse the behaviour and forecast downtimes of these machines using Box‐Jenkins time series analysis. It is concluded that the models fitted to the data are appropriate, and the results of this study can be used in production planning.

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Gupta, Y.P., Somers, T.M. and Grau, L. (1988), "Investigation of Downtime Behaviour of CNC Machines: Time Series Models", International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 34-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb002900

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MCB UP Ltd

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