Fixture layout optimization for flexible aerospace parts based on self-reconfigurable swarm intelligent fixture system

Li, Xiong; Molfino, Rezia; Zoppi, Matteo

doi:10.1007/s00170-012-4408-5

Cited by 45 publications

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“…[ 81] PR W uetal. [82] PR, DC, UR Xiong et al [83] P R ,T R ,D C Wu et al [43] PR, TR, DC Zhang et al [77] PR,TR N ela t urietal. [14] P R,DC,CP Zhou et al [1] P R ,D C ,C P FP% 28% 28% 28% 23% 40% UD Nee et al [60] PR, TR, DC, UR An et al [45] PR Cecil [84] P R , D C B o y l e e t a l .…”

Section: Intelligent Approaches To Fixture Design Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Recent Developments on Computer Aided Fixture Design: Case Based Reasoning Approaches

Hashemi

Shaharoun

Izman

et al. 2014

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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Fixture design is an important issue in the process of manufacturing. As a critical design activity process, automation in fixture design plays an integral role in linking computer aided designs and computer aided manufacturing. This paper carries out a literature review of computer aided fixture design (CAFD) developments using intelligent methods that have been commonly utilized in automation in the last two decades. The first part of this review considers the steps of fixture design along with the significant researches and requirements of fixtures over time. After that, the paper presents important and relevant research carried out in the field of CAFD using intelligent approaches and the working principles surrounding this issue. The following section concentrates on the details of case based reasoning (CBR) approach, the most successful approach in CAFD. The examination of this approach is carried out based on applications, stages of CBR based systems fixture design, working principles, and pertinent proposed approaches. Lastly, the present drawbacks of the current methods and shortfalls in research are identified for future studies.

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Section: Intelligent Approaches To Fixture Design Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[ 29] PR,DC PR, DC Li et al [56] P R R a t c h e ve ta l . [ 24] PR, CR Xiong et al [83] P R ,T R ,D C Lin and Huang [72] P R ,T R M e r v y ne ta l . [ 81] PR W angetal.…”

Section: Intelligent Approaches To Fixture Design Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Developments on Computer Aided Fixture Design: Case Based Reasoning Approaches

Hashemi

Shaharoun

Izman

et al. 2014

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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“…[26] developed a geometrics model considering both the workpiece surface and the locator shape to measure the locating performance, an accelerated FEM model is developed to compute the node displacements under external forces, and a multi-objective optimal method is constructed to obtain an optimal fixture layout and clamping force. Xiong et al [27] proposed N-2-1-1-1 supporting strategy for the support of thin and large workpieces. The strategy has been developed specifically for use with the SwarmItFix fixture concept.…”

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confidence: 99%

Fixture Layout Design Based on a Single-Surface Clamping with Local Deformation

Tadić¹,

Todorovič²,

Novkinic³

2015

Int. j. simul. model.

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Proposed in this paper is a novel approach to fixture layout design. The contact interface between workpiece and fixture is reduced to a single workpiece surface. This allows reliable machining of the remaining five workpiece surfaces in a single setup. Workpiece clamping is performed by inserting special elements into prepared auxiliary openings on the workpiece. Clamping is thus reduced to indenting of sharp clamping element tips into the workpiece surface. Shallow indenting is performed on surfaces which have no practical function. Special device was designed to allow experimental investigation. Experimental results point towards the efficiency of the proposed approach. Workpiece displacements were small during machining and allowed the required machining accuracy. Furthermore, the results obtained during machining indicate high surface quality.

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“…The development of this scanner helps industry to make accurate verifications. However, the purchase of a 3D-scanner requires a substantial investment so only large companies can afford to buy them [13][14][15]. The greatest challenge faced is to provide a checking device that is affordable even for small companies [14].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development Concept of a Portable Quality-Confirmation Inspection Device for Automotive Body Parts

Momang¹,

Mohamed²

2015

Int. J. Automot. Mech. Eng.

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In order to reduce the checking time required and to reduce human error in the stamping process, this paper proposes the development concept of a portable quality-confirmation inspection device for an automotive body part. The portable device will be designed to reduce human error, as well as the checking time, by incorporating computer programming. The characteristics of the portable checking device are among the significant relevant criteria when inventing a suitable checking device. Since this study uses two different types of sensor, it is necessary to find the correct positioning distance. The sensors will capture the image of a production part and transfer the data into the computer. The data is analyzed to determine whether it satisfies the actual CAD data. If the data does not align with the standard result, the distance of the sensor must be adjusted and calibrated by analyzing the range of the sensor. At the end of this research, the established development concept of a portable quality-confirmation inspection device can be used as a reference and guide for future designs.

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Fixture layout optimization for flexible aerospace parts based on self-reconfigurable swarm intelligent fixture system

Cited by 45 publications

References 11 publications

Recent Developments on Computer Aided Fixture Design: Case Based Reasoning Approaches

Recent Developments on Computer Aided Fixture Design: Case Based Reasoning Approaches

Fixture Layout Design Based on a Single-Surface Clamping with Local Deformation

Development Concept of a Portable Quality-Confirmation Inspection Device for Automotive Body Parts

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