Factors Affecting the Reconfigurable Fixtures |
Author(s): |
Dr. Vasdev Malhotra , YMCA University of science and technology, faridabad; Nitin Dixit, YMCA University of science and technology, faridabad; Himani Gautam, YMCA University of science and technology, faridabad |
Keywords: |
Flexibility, reconfigurable, factors, manufacturing |
Abstract |
The function of a fixture is to hold a part in order to keep it in a desired position and orientation while the part is in manufacturing, assembly or verification process. Custom-oriented dedicated fixtures are not only time-consuming and costly to build, but they also do not have the flexibility to deal with parts or assemblies of different shapes and sizes. To reduce the cost of a manufacturing system, the fixture system should be designed to be competent in fixturing as many work pieces as possible. Reconfigurable fixtures have ability to be changed or reconfigured to suit different parts and products.The main objective of this paper is to identify factors affecting the reconfigurable fixture |
Other Details |
Paper ID: IJSRDV3I30665 Published in: Volume : 3, Issue : 3 Publication Date: 01/06/2015 Page(s): 1353-1355 |
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