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P. Raval et al.
Fig. 5 Manufactured fixture
not implemented. Theoretically analyzed design of fixtures for manufacturing automotive parts are proposed by several researchers, but till date very seldom manufacturing of such fixtures are evident. The present work focuses on manufacturing
aspect of fixture which not only introduces the design but also suggests a process for
its manufacturing and application for the component to be machined.
Conventionally, the fixture design process involves lot of deliberations by the
designer considering accuracy requirement, high effectiveness, low cost, and most
importantly small setup times as fixtures are unequivocally used for high productivity
which are achieved by considering a computerized design, the present work utilizes
an integral approach of fixture manufacturing keeping in mind the above aspects
along with tolerance, stiffness, and machining configurations. A proper approach is
suggested in this work which integrates the techniques discussed above. The present
industrial scenario demands applications of theoretically proposed research in applicability environment, thereby demanding of utilization of computerized approach
integrating several aspects as above. The present work has justified such integrated
approach for design along with manufacturing of modular fixture.
References
1. Illidge A, Bright G (2018) An Automated flexible fixture system for mass customization.South
Afr J Industrial Eng 29(1): 21–34
2. Fan W, Zheng L, Wang Y (2018) An automated reconfigurable flexible fixture for aerospace
pipeline assembly before welding. Int J Adv Manuf Technol https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170018-2120-9
3. Naidoo E, Padayachee J (2018) Scheduling technique for customized parts with modular
fixtures in on-demand fixture manufacturing cells. In: IEEE 14th International Conference
on Control and Automation
4. Yu K, Wang S, Wang Y, Yang Z (2018) A flexible fixture design method research for similar
automotive body parts of different automobiles. Adv Mech Eng 10(2):1–8
5. Gothwal S, Raj T (2018) Conceptual design and development of pneumatically controlled
flexible fixture and pallets. Int J Serv Oper Manage 29
P. Raval et al.
Fig. 5 Manufactured fixture
not implemented. Theoretically analyzed design of fixtures for manufacturing automotive parts are proposed by several researchers, but till date very seldom manufacturing of such fixtures are evident. The present work focuses on manufacturing
aspect of fixture which not only introduces the design but also suggests a process for
its manufacturing and application for the component to be machined.
Conventionally, the fixture design process involves lot of deliberations by the
designer considering accuracy requirement, high effectiveness, low cost, and most
importantly small setup times as fixtures are unequivocally used for high productivity
which are achieved by considering a computerized design, the present work utilizes
an integral approach of fixture manufacturing keeping in mind the above aspects
along with tolerance, stiffness, and machining configurations. A proper approach is
suggested in this work which integrates the techniques discussed above. The present
industrial scenario demands applications of theoretically proposed research in applicability environment, thereby demanding of utilization of computerized approach
integrating several aspects as above. The present work has justified such integrated
approach for design along with manufacturing of modular fixture.
References
1. Illidge A, Bright G (2018) An Automated flexible fixture system for mass customization.South
Afr J Industrial Eng 29(1): 21–34
2. Fan W, Zheng L, Wang Y (2018) An automated reconfigurable flexible fixture for aerospace
pipeline assembly before welding. Int J Adv Manuf Technol https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170018-2120-9
3. Naidoo E, Padayachee J (2018) Scheduling technique for customized parts with modular
fixtures in on-demand fixture manufacturing cells. In: IEEE 14th International Conference
on Control and Automation
4. Yu K, Wang S, Wang Y, Yang Z (2018) A flexible fixture design method research for similar
automotive body parts of different automobiles. Adv Mech Eng 10(2):1–8
5. Gothwal S, Raj T (2018) Conceptual design and development of pneumatically controlled
flexible fixture and pallets. Int J Serv Oper Manage 29