Title :
A systematic approach to milling fixturing design
Author :
Sridharakeshava, K.B. ; Ramesh Babu, K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of tool Eng., Gov. Tool Room & Training Centre, Mysore, India
Abstract :
Fixtures are special production tools which make the standard machine tool, more versatile to work as specialized machine tools. Fixture planning is a complex activity restricted by the complexity of work pieces size, shapes and including machine tools, assembly tools, and cutting tools. This paper reviews methods and techniques for the geometry analysis of fixture feasibility in product development. Fixture synthesis methods including geometrical analysis and fixture assembly planning are surveyed. The implementation of CAD-based fixture planning system is discussed in respect to their reasoning methods, functionality, limits and potentials.
Keywords :
CAD; computer aided production planning; design for manufacture; fixtures; milling; product development; CAD-based fixture planning system; assembly tools; computer aided design; cutting tools; fixture assembly planning; fixture synthesis methods; geometry analysis; machine tool; milling fixturing design; product development; production tools; systematic approach; CAD modelling and evaluation; Fixture design and planning;
Conference_Titel :
Research & Technology in the Coming Decades (CRT 2013), National Conference on Challenges in
Conference_Location :
Ujire
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-84919-868-4
DOI :
10.1049/cp.2013.2554
