How can I make a conveyor belt stop at a specific station, have the operator pick up the box, place it in a processor, and then return the box to the conveyor belt at the end?
I'm having trouble getting the box to stop at a specific point so the operator can pick it up. I'm a beginner and only know the basics—if anyone can help me, I'd really appreciate it.
Hello,
I have understood your issue. I checked your model, and in the station area, you just need to add an On Arrival trigger and select Send Item. In the destination area, choose Exit Transfer as the value. After that, for the processor, ensure the Use Operation checkbox is enabled, and connect both processors using an A-connection.
I have updated your model accordingly for reference.
You can Achieve this by following steps,
1. Put station on conveyor.
2. Connect the exit transfer to the processor.
3. Then give S connection to exit transfer.
I’ve attached a sample model/file for reference.
I tried like you said, but it din't work, you take a look my project ? i dont what i did wrong
Hello!
This is a very common question for those who are just starting with FlexSim, and it’s great to see you exploring the capabilities of conveyors. To make the conveyor belt stop at a specific point so the operator can pick up the box, place it in a processor, and then return it to the end of the conveyor, you can use a Station object at the desired location on the conveyor. The Station acts as a stop point where items can be temporarily removed from the flow for processing.
Once you place the Station, make sure to connect its exit to the Processor using the S key to enable the Entry/Exit Transfer connections. This type of connection ensures the item is properly transferred from the conveyor to the processor. Then, connect the processor's output back to the end of the conveyor, also using Entry/Exit Transfer, so the item re-enters the conveyor system after processing.
If at any point you want more control over when the item should stop or not, a good practice is to add a Decision Point on the conveyor. This allows you to define logic-based rules to control item flow based on conditions like labels or other model states, giving your simulation more flexibility.
Finally, I recommend checking out the official FlexSim tutorial on conveyors. It includes practical examples and clear explanations that will definitely help you understand the tool better:
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