Toward the Factoryof the Future

Proceedings of the8th International Conference on Production Researchand5th Working Conference of theFraunhofer-Institute for Industrial Engineering (FHG-IAO)at Universiry of Stuttgart, August 20 - 22,1985

Edited by H.-J. Bullinger and H. J. WarneckeAssistant Editor: KL Kornwachs

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Table of Contents

Opening Adress:H.-J. Bullinger, H. J. Warnecke, H.-P. Lentes: Toward the Factory of Future XXIX

First Invited Lecture:.E. U. von Weizsaecker: Change in the Philosophy of Work - ' LVIISecond Invited Lecture: •Y. Matsumoto: State of the Art and Trends in Assembly Automation *Third Invited Lecture:G. Salvendy: Human Factor Issues and Solution in the Design of IntegratedComputerized Manufacturing System . LXI

* Manuscript was not yet available •

Füll Paper Sessions

Plenary Session: Application of Production Research 1

PHILLIPS, G.:Can Manufacturing Management meet theChallenge of the Factory of the Future? 3

LITKE, H.-D.; VOEGELE, A. A.:Informationsmanagement and CAD/CAM - The New Challenge 7

STEMMER, G.; KANITZ, D.:Hochautomatisierte Produktionssysteme und Baukonzepte. *

KYLAEHEIKO.K.; PIRTTILAE, T.:On Inventory Investment Determinants. 10

TAKAHASHI, K.; KUROKAWA, Y.; TAKAHASHI, M.:International Comparison of Flexibility in Income Measurement andOther Äccouriting Procedures; Its Economical, Geopolitical andSociological Approach. . 17

MANDUTIANU,D.;VOINEA, S.:Steps Towards Intelligent Assembly Robot. 23

STEFANESCU, D. M.:FEM Calculation of the Influence Matrix of a Six-Compönent ForceTransducer for Robotics.(Das Bestimmen der Influenzmatrix für einen 6-dimensionalen Kraft-moment-Sensor für Roboter mittels der Methode der finiten Elemente). 29

BURBIDGE.J. L :Production Flow Analysis. 34

HÜLLENKREMER.M.: . 'Computer Aided Process Planning with Help of a Decision TableGenerator.(Rechnerunterstützte Arbeitsplanerstellung mit Hilfe eines Ent-scheidungstabellen-Generators und Interpreters). 43

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DAS,B.:Development of Industrial Workstation Design: A State-of-The-ArtSurvey. 47

SCHMID,J.:Modular Assembly System — Examples of the Implementation ofLabour — Intensive Assembly Operations (Modulare Montagesysteme— Realisierungsbeispiele für personalintensive Montageprozesse). 52

OSMAN, M. E.: ABDELHAMID, M. K.:Group Technology in Egypt. 57

DOBLER, G.W.:Technical Education for a Successfull Implementation of CADSystems. (Durchführung von Schulungsmaßnahmen bei der Einführungvon CAD-Systemen.) 61

ELSER,K.:Automation of Assembly — Application Potential änd Preconditions.(Montageautomatisierung: Einsatzpotential und Voraussetzungen.) 64

RAOUF, A.; ISMANISHI, H.; MOROOKA, K.:A Study of Continuous and Intermittent Cranking Motion. 68

DRISCOLL, J.: TRACEY, S.:The Marketing Implicatioris for Research and Development in theDesign of Robotic Systems. *

WARNECKE, H.-J.; STEINHILPER, R.; ROTH, H.-P.:Developments and Planning for FMS -Requirements, Examples and Experiences. 74

KAEMPF, R.: .Concept of Manufacturing Control for a Highly Automated Factory.(Steuerungskonzeption für eine flexible, hochautomatisierte Fabrik.) 80

MUSSBACH-WINTER, U.: -Disposition of Orders in a Flexible and Highly Automated Factory.(Auftragsdisposition in einer flexiblen, hochautomatisierten Fabrik —Probleme, Randbedingungen, Lösungsbeispiel.) 85

UETZ,H.;HARDOCK,G.:Flexible Manufacturing with Lasers: Problems, Machine Cpncepts,System Solutions and Experiences.(Flexible Fertigungszelle zum Schneiden und Schweißen von Blech-teilen mit Lasern — Probleme, Maschinenkonzepte, Systemlösungenund Erfahrungen.) 89

TRAJKOVSKI, S.:Automatic Tool Changers for NC-Machining Centers. - 95

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VTRNICH.M.:Selection Standard Systems of Production and Inventory Control(PIC) with the Aid of Utility Value Analysis. •(Auswahl von Standardsystemen der Produktionsplanung und. ,Steuerung (PPS) mit Hilfe der Nutzwertanalyse.) ' 101

ZENG, QING-HONG:A Microcomputer-Based Planning & Control System. 108

KOELLE.J.: > •PSK2000: ' ••' •A New Flexible and Integrated System for Production Planningand Control. " 114

YU,H.:A Radical Innovation Method From a Conventional MachineShop to a DNC-Factory within 1.5 years. ' - *

ALDINGER, L.; MUELLER, R.:The Interactive Control Center in the Factory 2000.(Der interaktive Produktionsleitstand'in der Fabrik 2000.) 119

FMS: Highly Automated Flexible Manufacturing Systems . 125

HÄWALESHKA, O.; BALAKRISHNAN, S.; KUMAR, V.:An Affordable Flexible Manufacturing System. . . *

TANAKA, Y.; MURAMATSU, R.; SOSHIRODA, M.; TAKAHASHI, K.:A Proposal and Analysis of Tri — Relation Forcasting and Contröl-Method: Designing and Automated Flexible Manufacturing and.Management System Based on Fusion Concept. . 127

YAMAZAKI.G.:Guidelines for Design and Performance Evaluation of ProductionLines Having Variable Operation Times and Limited in-ProcessInventory. 133

TÜCHELMANN.Y.:Material Flow Components for Automated FlexibleManufacturing. 139

NAKAMURA, N.; SHINGU; T.:Scheduling of Flexible Manufacturing Systems. 147

BEDNAREK,M.:The Selected Problems of FMS Application in Polish IndustrialPlants.. 153

ULRICH, P.:The Development of Highly Automated Flexible ManufacturingSystems in the GDR. , 157

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SEKULIC,S.,ST.:Determination of Cutting-Tool Reliability on FlexibleAutomatic Lines. . ' 163

SHEIKH, A. K.; HUSSAIN, S, J.; AHMAD, M.:Cutting Tool Reliability and Machining Economics when ToolWear Follows a Linear Nonstationary Random Wear Process. . 1 6 9

BEIER, H.: '• .A new CIM toolkit: Functionally Structured Hard-and Software .Allows for Easy Configuration and Worthwile Realisation ofTurnkey Production Systems. . 1 7 9

NMT: New Manufacturing Technologies 185

CHAJTMAN, S.;ZYZIK,M.: .The Identification of Information Processes in the Manufacturing. 187

CHINGHUA, C.; IN, J. V.; MING, Z. J.; TUNG, J.: GIN, J.:A Study of Technology pf Grinding and Polishing DiamondTurning Tool and Cemented Carbide Precision Turning Tool. • 193

SZUDER, A.; MARINESCU, I.D.; RIZEA, C.; KREMER, A.:A Theoretical and Experimental Study of the Influences onFlatLapping. • 198

WARNECKE, H. J.; STEINHILPER, R.:Remanufacturing of Products - Technologies and Appropriate-Product Design. 204

FUH,K.;H.;WANG,J.;L.:The Force Model of Creep-Feed Dry Grinding. 209

THIEL, S.;LUX,W.:Controlled Deformation — A Process to Increase Quality ofAutomated Adjustmentand Straightening. 213

GAVRILAS, I.; OPRAN, C.; MARINESCU, I. D.:Electrochemical Microboring with a CapülaryElectrodeMadeofGlass. 219

PPM: Production Planning and Control: New Methodologies 225

ARIZONO, I.;OHTA,H.:A Production Planning Based on the Minimum Kullback-LeiblerInformation. . 227

ZAMOJSKI.M.:Dynamic Algorithms of Choosing Production Process Variantsofa Set of Parts. • 232

TAKAHASHI, K.; MURAMATSU, R.; ISHII, K.:Design of Informations Sensoring and Feedback Method in .Production Ordering Systems. 236

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TANAKA, T.; SAWADA, Y.:Optimal Grouping of Inventory Items for a Common OrderCycle System. . . . . 242

KUSIAK,A.;CYRUS,J.P.: . 'Routing and Scheduling of Automated Guided Vehicles. , . . 247

INOUE, I.;KOUNO, H.; FUJII, S.:A Backward Simulation System for Production Management •Support. • • ' ' . . 252

MILL, F. G.;SPRAGGETT, S.: -. Process Planning with an Intelligent Knowledge Based System. 258

GONG, YING-RONG:On the Internal Control of Production Systems. 264

ICHIMURA, T.;MURAMATSU, R.:Screening System for Order Selection in Multiple ProcessorModel. *

ARCELUS, F. J.:Computational Issues Concerning the Discrete Time-ProportionalDemand Inventory Problem. . *

DAGLI, C. H..MERAL, F.S.:Multi Level Lot-Sizing Heuristics. . 270

PARLAR.M.:Optimal Ordering Decisions for Multiple Substitüitable Productswith Stochastic Demands. 277

KATAYAMA,H.:Optimal Policies for Balancing Order and Stock Variances inPeriodic Reordering System. *

PPA: Production Planning and Control: Applications 283

BEN-ARIEH, D.; MOODIE, C. L.; NOF, S. Y.:. Knowledge Based Control System for Automated Production

and Assembly. 285

ONARI, H.; KOBAYASHI, H.:Fast Scheduling Scheme for On-Line Production Control. 294

LI-YEN, SHUE:A Topedo Car Scheduling System in Steel Mill. • 300

KANG, S.fi.; HONG, S.fl.:A Study on the Facility Allocation to Multi-ProductProduction System. 304

TAMURA, T.; HITOMI, K:; KUMAGAI, T.:Determination of Lot-Size Minimizing the Average Leadtimefor Multi-Item Production on a Single Machine. 311

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KÜHNLE, H.:Integrated Material Requirement and Capacity Planning for FlowShop Production. 317

TABUCANON, M. T.; FARAHANI, U. V.:Solution Techniques for Inventory Replenishment Policieswith Linear Demand Trend. 320

TSUBONE, H.; SOSHIRODA, M.; MURAMATSU, R.:Production Model for Agricultural Processing Industry. 326

WAGHODEKAR, P. H.; SAHU, S.:Plant Layout with Multiple Objectives: PLAMO. ; 332

CC: Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing 337

IUDICA, N. R.:Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques to ComputerAided Design: A Case Study. 339_

BERARD, Ch.; BRAUD, V.; DOUMEINGTS, G.:Guiding Techniques for Manufacturing System Using ArtificialIntelligence. 345

SCHEER,A.,W.:Data Communications between Production Planning and ControlSystems and Computer Aided Design/Computer AidedManufacturing. . 3 5 1

WITTER, D.:An Integrated Software System for Use Within the Design Office. 357

SOEDA,M.;AZUMA,Y.:An Application of a CAD/CAM in Software Productions. 362

KOSANKE, K.:CIM — Integration Beyond Manufacturing. . • 366

HUGHES, D. R.; MAULL, R. S.:Design of Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems. . 372

HANDKE, G.:Computer Integrated and Automated Manufacturing Systems inAircraft Manufacturing. 380

BALACHANDRA, R.:Successful Implementation of CAD/CAM . 389

OBA, F.; KATO, K.; YASUDA, K.; TSUMURA, T.:CAFPLAN-I: Computer Aided Factory Planning System - I. . 395

CHU,C.,C.;MOODIE,C, L.:An Adaptive Control Strategy for Material Handling Componentsin a Computer Integrated Manufacturing System. . 401

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HOLLIER, R. H.; SHACKLETON, P. J.:Computer-Aided Estimation. 409

EMAN,K. F.: 'A;New Approach to Form Accuracy Control in Machining. 416

FUH,K.,H.;WANG,G.,CH.;THAI,CH.,CH.:Computer Aided Design for Different Drill Geometries by theQuadratic Surface Model. 425

MARINESCU, I. D.; RUSE, G., H.; BODEA, I.:The Double Bunker — Utilization of the Computer in Design. 431

AA: Assembly Automation 439

GAIROLA, A.:Design Analysis for Automatic Assembly.

NEERLAND,H.:Workplace Organization in Flexible Automated Assembly Systems.

WARNECKE, H. J ; WALTHER, J.; SCHLAICH, G.:Flexible Automated Wiring Harness Assembly.

HOLMQVIST, U.; STHEN, T.:Flexible Assembly Automation with New Robot Station. 461

ADACHI, T.; KOBAYAKAWA,. S.; KOH, H.; INOUE, I.:Bridging the Gap between a Product Design Sector and aProduction Sector: CPnceptualization and a Support Tool. , 466

TANCHOCO.J. M. A.;OCCENA, L. G.: . • •• ..Unit Load Delivery Strategies for Assembly Lines. 472

WO: New Concepts in Work Organization ' 477

DAR-EL, E. M.: V " ;

An Organizational Structure for Productivity Imprpvement. 479

SVENSSON, L. C:Management and Quality Control. 485

KORNDOERFER.V.:Qualification in the Use of Industrial Robots. 491

FALCK.A.:Improvement of Productivity in Finnish Metal Industry inCooperation with Employers' and Employees' Organizations. 496

BROEDNER,P.:Skill Based Production - The Superior Concept to the"Unmanned Factory". 500

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FUJITA, A.; MIYAZAKI, H.; MURAMATSU, R.; YADA, H.:The Relationships among Workers' Desires and Design Factorsof Production Systems which Harmonize Workers' Desires withWorkshop Oroductivities. 506

KUBA,Y.;YAMAZAKI,G.:The Effective Machines Assignment to Fixed Number of Workers. 512

SASSANI.F.:Simulation of Intra-Cell Sub-Batch WorkloadTransfer in Group Technology Cells. 518

MIT AL, A.; CHALAKA, A.; KARWOWSKI, W.:The Demands and Responses of Machine Paced and Seif PacedMaterial Handling Tasks. 524

WATANABE.K.:Study on the Character of Workers by Job. 529

RS: Robots and Sensors 535

WALLACE, R. A. D.; GOLDENBERG, A. A.:A Tactile Sensor Incorporating PVF2 as the TransductionMedium. 537

MAURER, G. F.; GARBINI, J. L ; JORGENSEN, J. E ; LEE, K., L.:A Sensor for the On-Line Determination of Drille d HoleDimensional Parameters. • ' 544

RAU, N.; HÜBNER, G.:The Assessment of Surface Structures with an Opticäl Sensor. . 550

STRZELECKI, T. W.:Graphical Description of the Structure of DisplacementIndustrial Manipulator Driving Mechanisms. 555

DOEMENS, G.:Intelligent Sensors for Process - and Product Control. " 560

CHERRINGTON, J.; LEWIS, H. J.; TOWILL, D. R.:Predicting Performance Times of Robot Systems. 565

KO, B. K.;CHO,H. S.:Active Force Feedback Control for Assembly ProcessesUsing a Flexible and Sensible Robot Wrist. 571

YAP,K. T.;LWIN,D.:Optimization in Robotic Interfacing with AutomatedMaterials Handling. _ 578

KIM, S. D.; CHO, H. S.; LEE, C. W.:Performance Enhancement of a Grasping Force ControlSystem for Robot Grippers via a Modified On — Off Controller. 585

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STREET, N.J.; MIDDLE, J. E.; SHERPED, P. R.:Development of an Adaptive "Robotic Welding System. 591

HOENER, S.; MELLERT, F. TH,:Offline Programming of Industrial Robots. • 597

CS: Corporate Strategies 603

HIRAKI, S.:Designing a Management Information Decision System for the Short TermProfit Planning under Uncertainty. • 605

AHLMANN, H. R.:Capital Productivity, Maintenance Effectiveness and EconomicModels in Capital Intensive Manufacturing Systems. 611

JOHANNSON.M. I.:Effectiveness of Production Systems — a Problem ConcerningInformation to the Design Department. 616

LINDER, J.:Product Work Shop Organization - An Evaluation of the Impacton Production Management.

VÖGELE, A. A.; MACIEJEWSKI, P. G.:Office Automation as a Strategie Cimension.

PRIEST, J. W.:Implementing Design for Reliability and Producibility in theCorporate Computer-Aided Design Strategy. 633

IM: Industrial Engineering: Mathematical Models ' 637

AHMED, A.:Creative Thinking and Design. . 639

GERNERT.D.:Technological Systems of Extreme Complexity and Human .Cognitive Capacity. • • r • 645

TURKSEN,I. B.:Fuzzy Sets and Systems and its Applications in ProductionResearch. - 649

KLIR, G. J.; KORNWACHS, K.:Application of Reconstructability Analysis in IndustrialEngineering. •- • • • • *

KARWOWSKI, W.; EVANS, G. W.:Contributions of Fuzzy Methodologies to ProductionManagement.. ' 657

SCHMIGALLA, H.-Systems Equations — A Contribution to the Theory of DiscreteProduction Systems. ' • 663

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WARSCHAT, J.:Optimal Production Planhing for Cascaded ProductionInventory Systems. 669

ANDREATTA, G.; FILIPPINI, R.; JACUR, G. R.:Total Cost Minimization in Assembly Systems of Flexible Typeby Branch and Bound Techniques. 675

GOYAL, S. K.; MAHMOUD, E. H.:Determination of Economic Production Policy with DynamicDemand and Production Capacity Constraint. 680

TAWARA, N.; KAINUWA, Y.:A Study of Control on the Fluctuation of Production Quantityand Iventory Level . 685

MING, L.;JIAFU, B.:An Algorithm of Conjugate Direction Method in OptimizationDesign. 691

POWELL, N. K.:An Identification of four Examples of Fuzzy Set MembershipClasses in Production Function Modelling at Micro and MacroLevels. 695

ZELENOVIC, D. M.; COSIC, I. P.; SORMAZ, D. N.; SISARICA, Z. D.:An Approach to the Design of Production Systems of HigherEffectivity Level. 699

RASHED, A. F.; METWALLY, M. AL-KHALIF A, A.A.:A New Techniques for the Required Design Objectives andPerformance of Items. • 707

MOORE, J. M.:Quality Control Spreadsheets. 714

PICKETT, E. E.; WHITING, R. G.:Performance Monitoring Through In-Process Product QualityMeasurement. • 722

IC: Industrial Engineering: System Analysis & System Handlung 729

AHMED, A.:Management Information System for Industrial Projects. 731

LUBICZ, M.:Computer Aided Design of Organisation of Industrial QualityInspection. . 739

WORRALL, B. M.; SMITH, M. D.:Application of Computerized Time Study to Establish TimeStandards. 745

LETTERS.F.:Simulation as an Aid to Assembly Planning. 751

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JOHN, E.G. ;'HIGGINS,S.:An Analysis of the Performance Rating Ability of ExperiencedObservers. 757

KÖTHER,R.:Improving Productivity in Model Mix Assembly. 761

KUROSU, S.; SOSHIRODA, M.; MURAMATUS, R.:Analysis of Waiting Time and Idle Time in Job Shop. 767

BULLINGER, H.-J.; SCHAD, G.; LENTES, H.-P.:INTAKT — Interactive Assembly Line Balancing.. 773

IRETTICH, U.; SCHEIFELE, M.:

PRESIS - a Processor Tool for the Simulation of FlexibleAssembly Systems. 778

LEE, H. L.; ROSENBLATT, M. J.:Effects of In Process Inventory on an Assembly Line. 784

KORNWACHS, K.; SAUER, H.:A Simulation Model for Capacity Scheduling of AssemblySystems. 789

HORIUCHI, M.; FURUKAWA, H.:A Study of the Classificatipn Method for the Functiori ofMachine Parts Material in the Evaluation Method. 796

LEUNG, L. C.; TANCHOCO, J. M. A.:Economic Replacement of Multiple Machines. *

IC: Industrial Engineering: Case Studies 803

JUBIN,M.: . :

Tool Monitoring in a Flexible Turning Cell. . ... -' 805

GRIEVE, R. J.; GRIFFITHS, B. J.:A Further Economic Analysis of Multi-Cutting and DerformationRegion Tools. . 810

PARK, R. D.; PEIRCE, E. A.; GRIEVE, R. Ji:Some Aspects of the Preparation of Workpieces for Use in a Flexible

. Manufacturing System for Small Prismatic Parts. 819

KARLSSON, U.:Research & Development and Product Integration. 827

WORRALL, B. M.:A Problem in Material Flow in a Distribution Centre. 829

AUCH,M.:The Application of Multidimensional Scaling for RecognizingSimilarities and Production Planning. 835

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HE: Human Factors and Ergonomics

MURAMATSU, R.;.SOSHIRODA, M. • MIYAZAKI, H.; ISHII, K,; SEKI, Y.:The Influence of Factory Automation on Worker's Desires inManufacturing Industry. 843

ASHIKLK.:A Study of the Consciousness of the Eniployees Working forthe Subcontract Enterprises of the Automobile Industry in Japan. 849

DeJONG.J. R.:Organizational Aspects of the Consideration of Human Factorsin Industrial and other Organizations. *

PARSONS, R.; GLOBERSON, S.:Multi-Factor Incentive Schemes. 855

RAOUF, A.; OGAWA, I.; MOROOKA, K.:Effect of Information Load on Human Performance in Termsof Perceptual Motor Load and Heart Rate Variability in aTwo-Stage Combined Manual and Decision Task. 859

TURKSEN, LB.; MORAY, N.; FÜLLER, K.:A Linguistic Rule-Based Expert System for Mental Workload. , 865

FÄHNRICH, K. P.; RÄTHER, CH.:Human Computer Interaction in Production— a SystematicApproach to the Design of CNC - Tools. " 876

KUMASHIRO.M.:Aspects of a Common Mental Stress in Paced Work Conditions -Conveyor-Paced Work and Computor-Paced Work with VDU. ' . 882

KISHIDA, K.; SAITO, M.; HASEGAWA, T.:Workload of Managers and Time Structure of their Daily Livesin two Local Factories. . • - 888

HASEGAWA, T.:A Comparison of Middle to Elderly and Young Workers on Pain,Working Posture and Working Load. . *

KÜHN, F. M.; LAURIG, W.:Computer Aided Rating of Work Load when Applying MTM. 892

BAUER, W.; LORENZ, D.:New Methods of Ergonomie Work Design. 897

MITAL,A.:Use of Anthropometry and Dynamical Strenght in DevelöpingScreening and Placement Procedures for Workers. 903

FAHY, J.; GALLWEY, T. J.:An Application of Psychomotor Tests to Estimäte WorkerPerformance. 910

*Manuscript was not available.

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Poster Sessions Abstracts

Flexible Manufacturing Systems And Manufacturing Technology 917

CHINGHUA, C.; FEE, M. J.:A Study of Various Factors Influence on Surface Roughnessin Microcutting of Non-ferrous Metal by Cemented CarbidePrecision Turning Tool & Diamond Turning Tool. 919

HAMMOUCHE, A.; WEBSTER, D.B.:Dynamic Modeling of a Multiclass FlexibleManufacturing System. 919

KUMAR, V.; HAWALESHKA, 0.; KAPUR, J. N.:A Comparison of Performance Measures for Closed and Semi-Open Network of Queues Models for Flexible ManufacturingSystems. 920

NOSOWSKI, W.; SANTAREK, K.:Simulation of Integrated Manufacturing Units. . 921

WIECZOROWSKI, K.; BRUKWICKI, J:; ANDREJEWSKI, M.:An Analysis of Friction Phenomenon in The Machining Processwith The Application of Additonal Current Flow via theContactZone. ' • •• . . • 921

WIECZ0R0WSKI„K.; BRUKWICKI, J.; ANDREJEWSKI, M.:The Control Elements of the Surface Layer State in the • •. •-•Technological Process of Cutting with the AdditonalCurrent in the Set. 922

Production, Planning & Control '. 923

ARMSTRONG, F. B.; TANCH0C0, J. M. A.:A Simulation Analysis of Order Release Strategies forCellular Manufacturing Systems. . **

CZARNY.T.:The Model of Planning Production and Repair Processes. • 925

DRISCOLL, J.:The Sequencing and Allocation of Machine-Centre Movesduring the Reorganisation of Production Facilities. **

ERSCHLER, J.; ROUBELLAT, F.; THURIOT, C:F. M. S. Control by Üsing Periodic Release Strategies. 925

FUJII, S.;SANDOH,H.:Production Planning of Multicommodity for Multiple Factories. 926

KASHIWADO, T.:Determination of Multi-Machine Assignments by a No-Mo Graph- The Case of the Same Product and the Same Machine —. 926

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SUMIYOSHI,K.:Production Planning of Seasonal Goods - Basic Rules andtheir Applications —. 927

WROBLEWSKI, K. J.; KRAWCZYNSKI, R.:Priority Rules in Production Flow Control. 927

ZAMOJSKI.M.:Probabilistic Model for Balancing Production Tasks andCapacities. 928

CAD/CAM . 929

FUH, K.-H.; CHANG, Y.-F.:A Geometrical Adaptive Control System for Conventional Lathe. 931

IWAINSKY, A.; MAY, M.; MEISSNER, A.; MENNECKE, P.:Computer-Aided Schematics in the Field of Factory Automation. 931

MILNER,D. A.:Computer Integrated Manufacturing System for Cold-RollingManufacture. •• • • : 932

AUTOMATION AND WORK-ORGANIZATION 933

ARNDT, G.: • • '. Towards Appropriately Balanced Factory Automation. 935

GIVENS, R.; JESWIET, J.:A Study of Small Foundry Automation. 935

KALTNEKAR,Z.:Rigidity or Elasticity of Production Planning. • 936.

WILSON, F.:Skill and its Meaning. 937

ROBOTS AND SENSORS 939

DAS, B.;HOUGH, C. L.:Improving Material Handling at the Workplace Through theUse of Industrial Robots. 941

HORNG, S.-Y.:A Robotic Drilling System with On-Line Sensing and QualityControl. 941

MARTIN, K. F.:A New Tactile Sensor. 942

MOHAMMAD, H. A. Al; OSORIO, A.; MOUHAMED M. Al:Tactile Image Acquisition by Toch Sensor. 942

RIVIN,E. I.:Optimization of Mechanical Linkages in Robot Manipulators. 943

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CORPORATE STRATEGIES 945

BLACKBURN, J.; MILLEN, R.; POPPER, E.:Process Based Strategies for Growth. 947

HIZUKA, S.;YAHAGL,T.: ' "A Poorly Performing Division can Revitalize a Company if itis Managed Strategically: An Empirical Study . 947

IMAI, H.;YAHAGI,T.:Degrees of Corporate Diversity and Diversification:'Their Impact on Corporate Performance. ' 948

MAGGARD, M. J ; GLOBERSON, S.:'Employee;Cross Training: A Croporate Strategy For IncreasingProductivity. 948

SPENGLER, M. L :Maximizing Corporate Productivity Gain Strategy ThroughTeambuilding and Group Creative Problem Solving. " 949

YAHAGI.T.:Test of Market Share Myth: Key Determinat of CorporateProfitability? 949

YAMANASHI, T.; YAHAGI, T.:Corporate's Competence in Formulation and Implementationof Strategy: Its impact on Corporate Performance. 950

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 951

BORISOV, A.; NAGLIS, L.:Individuality Function Based Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Choice in theDesign of Multi-Robot Installations. 953

DAS,B.:Assessment of Alternative Assembly Line Arrangements withVariable Operation Time. ' 953

HAQ,A.:Application of a Computerized Line Balancing Technique. 954

MING, L.; CHUAN - QI, LI; MING, N. X.; XIAO - GE.Diagnosis of Rolling Bearing Malfunction. 954

NAKAYASU, H.:Development of Data Processing and Management InformationSystem in Fatigue Testing. 955

RAHIM,M. A.:An Expected Cost Model for Acceptance Sampling Plan whereVariables and Attributes Quality Characteristics of theProducts are Simultaneously Controlled. 955

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ROLL, Y.; ROSENBLATT, M. J.: :"Shifting" Policies in Warehouse. - 956

ZYMONIK,J.: .The Level Formation of Rejects Detectability in a ProductionCell. 956

HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS 957

CHERRINGTON, J. E.; LIPPERT, S.; TOWILL, D. R.:The Effect of Prior Experience on Learning Curve Parameters. . . 959

KUME, Y.; MURATA, A.; HASHIMOTO, F.:Effects of Localized Vibration on the Ability of Discriminationfor the Difference of Surface Roughness through Tactile Sense. 959

MAEDA, S.;KUME,Y.:Temporary Threshold Shift of Finger-Tip Vibratiory SensationInduced by Exposure to Intermittent Vibration. 960

SHAN,H. S.:Man-Machine System Analysis ofWelding. 960

** Abstract was not available.