Simulation of ship's block panels assembly process : optimizing production processes and costs through welding robots
Imam Wahidi, Sufian and Oterkus, Selda and Oterkus, Erkan (2023) Simulation of ship's block panels assembly process : optimizing production processes and costs through welding robots. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 11 (8). 1506. ISSN 2077-1312 (https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11081506)
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Abstract
Conventional welding techniques for complex structures often rely on human involvement, which can be prone to errors when deviations from the planned process occur. In contrast, robotic welding is highly precise and effective, particularly in the assembly of complex structures such as double-bottom ships. Therefore, this paper presents a comprehensive technical and economic analysis comparing robotic welding to conventional welding in the assembly process of a ship’s block panels. The study aims to evaluate and compare the strategies employed in robotic welding and conventional welding, with a specific focus on the ship double-bottom context. Furthermore, an economic value analysis is conducted to assess the cost effectiveness of each approach. The analysis reveals that robotic welding can achieve a significantly faster welding speed, completing the process approximately 3.85 times quicker compared to conventional methods. Moreover, the ratio of electricity and man-hours between robot welding and conventional welding is 1:2.75. These findings highlight the potential for cost savings by implementing robotic welding processes. The analysis reveals a significant difference in operational costs, highlighting the efficiency and cost effectiveness of robotic welding compared to conventional methods.
ORCID iDs
Imam Wahidi, Sufian, Oterkus, Selda ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0474-0279 and Oterkus, Erkan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4614-7214;-
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Item type: Article ID code: 86369 Dates: DateEvent29 July 2023Published26 July 2023AcceptedSubjects: Naval Science > Naval architecture. Shipbuilding. Marine engineering Department: Faculty of Engineering > Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering Depositing user: Pure Administrator Date deposited: 02 Aug 2023 16:15 Last modified: 05 Nov 2024 19:48 URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/86369