Modular Fixtures and Systems in Store Planning

2018 ◽  
pp. 211-222
Keyword(s):  
Modular Fixtures

CAFP: Computer-Aided Fixture Planning

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerry Y. Fuh ◽  
Chao-Hwa Chang ◽  
Michel A. Melkanoff ◽  
Hsin Rau
Keyword(s):  
Process Planning ◽  
Rational Approach ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Constraint Equations ◽  
Cad System ◽  
Manufacturing Process Planning ◽  
Modular Fixtures ◽  
Fixture Planning ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
The Common

Abstract Fixture planning is an indispensable part of a manufacturing process planning routine. This paper introduces a rational approach to computer-aided fixture planning (CAFP). A method of fixture classification and selection is introduced for planning of modular fixtures. The location of each fixture component is determined according to the common fixturing principles. We has developed a prototype CAFP system and linked to a commercial CAD system, namely CADAM. Modular fixture elements are automatically selected by the system, and the generated fixture layout can be displayed on-screen after assembly. For verification and optimization of a fixturing scheme, a fixture analysis module is also developed. An iteration method is used to solve the fixturing constraint equations and to determine the adequate clamping forces for holding the workpiece during machining processes.

scholarly journals Planning of Modular Fixtures in a Robotic Assembly System

Procedia CIRP ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 252-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Tohidi ◽  
Tarek AlGeddawy
Keyword(s):  
Robotic Assembly ◽  
Assembly System ◽  
Modular Fixtures

Geometric and Kinetic Model Based Computer-Aided Fixture Design Verification

2003 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 187-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Kang ◽  
Y. Rong ◽  
J. A. Yang
Keyword(s):  
Kinetic Model ◽  
Kinetic Models ◽  
Fixture Design ◽  
Clamping Force ◽  
Design Verification ◽  
Modular Fixtures ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Machining Operations ◽  
Tolerance Assignment

Computer-aided fixture design (CAFD) techniques have advanced to the point that fixture configurations can be generated automatically, for both modular fixtures and dedicated fixtures. Computer-aided fixture design verification (CAFDV) is a technique for verifying and improving existing fixture designs. This paper introduces a first comprehensive CAFDV framework which uses both geometric and kinetic models to verify locating completeness, locating accuracy, and fixturing stability. The models can be also used for locating tolerance assignment and the determination of minimum clamping force required in machining operations. The system is integrated with commercial CAD package and applied in industrial real-cases.

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