FUZZY LOGIC CONTROL FOR VARIED INSPECTION

Authors

  • Trishen Naidoo University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • Anthony John Walker University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • Glen Bright University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shaniel Davrajh University of Johannesburg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/29-4-1868

Keywords:

Fuzzy Logic Control, Inspection, Manufacturing and Production

Abstract

Varied inspection is an on-line dynamic inspection method in which the amount of inspection performed fluctuates, based on production needs. A two-level control architecture of fuzzy controllers was used to perform varied inspection. The research was the application of varied inspection into three manufacturing subsystems: transfer lines, assembly, and disassembly. The results from each simulation showed that varied inspection could be used to meet production cycle aims while reducing manufacturing lead time. Varied inspection was compared with 100 per cent inspection to determine the significance of varied inspection compared with traditional quality control methods.

Author Biographies

Trishen Naidoo, University of KwaZulu-Natal

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Master's student

Anthony John Walker, University of KwaZulu-Natal

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Lecturer

Glen Bright, University of KwaZulu-Natal

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Dean of Mechanical Engineering

Lecturer

Shaniel Davrajh, University of Johannesburg

Department of Mining Engineering and Mine Surveying

Lecturer

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Published

2018-12-10

How to Cite

Naidoo, T., Walker, A. J., Bright, G., & Davrajh, S. (2018). FUZZY LOGIC CONTROL FOR VARIED INSPECTION. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 29(4), 141–154. https://doi.org/10.7166/29-4-1868

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