Store as a Supermarket in Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation

 Store as a Supermarket in Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation

Project Files (GitHub) :  Store-as-a-Supermarket-in-Siemens-Tecnomatix-Plant-Simulation/README.md at main · nachikethboin/Store-as-a-Supermarket-in-Siemens-Tecnomatix-Plant-Simulation

 

1.      Setting Up a Basic Store Model

• Insert Objects:
• Place a Source (to create parts), a Conveyor, a Station (for operations), and a Store in your model.
• This configuration moves MUs (movable units/parts) through the line into the Store.
• Open Store Dialog:
• Double-click on the Store to open its properties.
• Adjust the Store’s dimensions. In default, parts are stacked; the Z dimension defines the stack’s height.

2. Editing 3D Properties of the Store

• Click the 3D button (lower left).
• In the Appearance tab, you can:
• Choose among 6 different store types (e.g., floor space, rack).
• Set the Store as dynamic or non-dynamic:
• Dynamic: Slot size defines space per part; total size is calculated by multiplying slot size and capacity.
• Non-dynamic: You enter total Store size directly.
• Slot Dimensions:
• Adjust the dimensions of each storage slot for part size compatibility.
• Gap and Origin:
• Set the gap between parts for access (e.g., for robots).
• Adjust the “origin” to define reference point (center, left edge, etc.) for where the Store grows/shrinks in X or Y direction.

3. Store as Passive Buffer

• Run the simulation to observe:
• The Store does not push parts to its successor.
• Instead, parts are requested (“pulled”) by the successor station.
• Assembly Station can pull from a Store automatically, without scripting.

4. Using Store in Pull-Based Scenarios (Supermarket)

• Add Another Source and Assembly Station:
• Insert source and conveyor, then an assembly station with another conveyor and a drain.
• Connect the Store with the assembly station.
• Add a container part from the library to the new source.
• Configure the Assembly Table:
• In the assembly station dialog, set the table type to EM U types.
• In the table, add “part” as the MU name and set desired quantity (e.g., 4).
• Confirm which connector provides the main EM U (should match where the Store connects).
• Set Assembly Mode to “attach EM U.”
• Set Processing Time for demonstration (e.g., 30s).
• Run Simulation: Assembly station will pull parts from the Store as needed.

5. Store as Supermarket (Automated Replenishment)

• In Store dialog, check the box to designate as a supermarket.
• Click on Configuration:
• Add part types from MU library and set min/max stock, initial value, and assign the supplier (usually your Source).
• E.g., for “part” MU: min=1, max=5, initial=5.
• The supermarket will auto-order from the supplier when below min stock; orders bring stock back to max.
• Supplier can be a Source or even another supermarket.

• Confirm size updates: Store increases its size by 1 per part type listed.

 

 

• In Source dialog: set EM U Selection to “order controlled” (only produce when ordered by the supermarket).

• The store dimension changes to 1 when you configure the store as a supermarket and enter only one part type in the supermarket’s configuration table. This happens because the store automatically adjusts its size based on the number of part types entered.
• Test Simulation:
• The assembly station consumes parts,
• The supermarket Store automatically orders more when stock drops below minimum,
• The source produces only on order.