Affiliation:
1. University of Leeds Department of Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
The design scheme presented utilizes the knowledge representation and inference techniques from artificial intelligence and the geometric modelling technique for modular fixture design on a CAD (computer aided design) system. The fixture design problem is formulated in a hierarchical design structure. A systematic approach for selecting the locating and clamping positions on an automatically generated fixture configuration is outlined for the building of modular fixtures. Modular fixture elements are selected by considering the required function and geometric limitation. The generated fixture layout is then represented in the CAD system. To demonstrate the proposed approach, a prototype AutoCAFD (automatic computer aided fixture design) system is introduced and a practical example is presented.
Subject
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,Mechanical Engineering
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