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Optimal allocation of index positions on tool magazines using an ant colony algorithm Abstract Generation of optimal index positions of cutting tools is an important task to reduce the non-machining time of CNC machines and for achievement of optimal process plans. The present work proposes an application of an ant colony algorithm, as a global search technique, for a quick identification of optimal or near optimal index positions of cutting tools to be used on the tool magazines of CNC machines for executing a certain set of manufacturing operations. Minimisation of total indexing time is taken as the objective function. Keywords Indexing time . Automatic tool change .CNC machine . Optimization . Ant colony algorithm 1 Introduction In today’s manufacturing environment, several industries are adapting flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) to meet the ever-changing competitive market requirements. CNC machines are widely used in FMS due to their high flexibility in processing a wide range of operations of various parts and compatibility to be operated under a computer controlled system. The overall efficiency of the system increases when CNC machines are utilized to their maximum extent. So to improve the utilization, there is a need to allocate the positions of cutting tools optimally on the tool magazines. The cutting tools on CNC machines can be changed or positioned automatically when the cutting tools are called within the part program. To do this turrets are used in CNC lathe machines and automatic tool changers (ATC) in CNC milling machines. The present model can be used either for the ATC magazines or turrets on CNC machines. The indexing time is defined as the time elapsed in which a turret magazine/ATC moves between the two neighbouring tool stations or pockets. Bi-directional indexing of the tool magazine is always preferred over uni-directional indexing to reduce the non-machining time of the machine. In this the magazine rotates in both