The Improvement for Optimization of Head Stack Assembly (HSA) Assembling Process by Using the Virtual Reality 3D Simulation Model

Abstract

Currently, a case study in the Head Stack Assembly (HSA) assembling process has an average production rate of 198 units an hour, which inadequates in the future of customer satisfaction. Therefore, this research aims to determine an approach for increasing the production rate by using the Arena program in order to build the simulation model and using the Theory of Constraints (TOC) to improve the assembly process. Moreover, the researchers develops the 3D virtual reality model by using the Arena 3DPlayer program, which assists to support for decision working efficiently and applies the OptQuest for Arena for determine the optimal amounts of the shuttles and flow fixtures.