Research Article
Computer-Aided Positioning of Elements of the System “Fixture – Workpiece”
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.6-11-2018.2279706, author={Vitalii Ivanov and Ivan Pavlenko and Oleksandr Liaposhchenko and Oleksandr Gusak and Vita Pavlenko}, title={Computer-Aided Positioning of Elements of the System “Fixture -- Workpiece”}, proceedings={3rd EAI International Conference on Management of Manufacturing Systems}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={MMS}, year={2018}, month={12}, keywords={fixture design modular fixture accuracy assembly locating chart workpiece machine tool mechanical system}, doi={10.4108/eai.6-11-2018.2279706} }- Vitalii Ivanov
Ivan Pavlenko
Oleksandr Liaposhchenko
Oleksandr Gusak
Vita Pavlenko
Year: 2018
Computer-Aided Positioning of Elements of the System “Fixture – Workpiece”
MMS
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.6-11-2018.2279706
Abstract
The correct locating of workpieces in fixtures is an important step for ensuring the accuracy of machining. The choice of the locating chart for the specified conditions depends on the size and quality of the locating surfaces, as well as on their location. The concept of safety zone is introduced for the identification places in a workpiece, which are not desirable to use at the design stage for the contact with locating and clamping elements. The method of computer-aided positioning of functional elements of modular fixtures is proposed considering design and technological parameters of workpiece’s surfaces. Integration of this technique into the computer-aided fixture design system is an effective solution for reducing time for designing fixtures for drilling-milling-boring machine tools, as well as for increasing the quality of fixtures’ configuration. This approach is sufficient for fixture design for parts machining in automotive, pump, oil and gas industries. A mobile application is developed for providing positioning and visualization of the mechanical system “fixture – workpiece” using the technology of augmented reality. Case study is included to demonstrate the effectiveness and capabilities of the developed methodology.