Active fixturing: literature review and future research directions

被引:35
作者
Bakker, O. J. [1 ]
Papastathis, T. N. [1 ]
Popov, A. A. [1 ]
Ratchev, S. M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Nottingham, Fac Engn, Mfg Res Div, Nottingham NG7 2RD, England
关键词
automated manufacturing systems; CAD; CAM; flexible tooling; manufacturing control systems; process modelling; process monitoring; process control; active fixturing; reconfigurable fixturing technology; part-fixture dynamics; control design; active fixture design; fixture verification analysis; COMPUTER-AIDED FIXTURE; PART LOCATION ALGORITHMS; VIBRATION CONTROL; FLEXIBLE FIXTURE; CLAMPING FORCES; WORKSPACE SYNTHESIS; WORKPIECE; DESIGN; SYSTEM; MODEL;
D O I
10.1080/00207543.2012.695893
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
Fixtures are used to fixate, position and support workpieces and represent a crucial tool in manufacturing. Their performance determines the result of the whole manufacturing process of a product. There is a vast amount of research done on automatic fixture layout synthesis and optimisation and fixture design verification. Most of this work considers fixture mechanics to be static and the fixture elements to be passive. However, a new generation of fixtures has emerged that has actuated fixture elements for active control of the part-fixture system during manufacturing operations to increase the end product quality. This paper analyses the latest studies in the field of active fixture design and its relationship with flexible and reconfigurable fixturing systems. First, a brief introduction is given on the importance of research of fixturing systems. Secondly, the basics of workholding and fixture design are visited, after which the state-of-the-art in active fixturing and related concepts is presented. Fourthly, part-fixture dynamics and design strategies which take these into account are discussed. Fifthly, the control strategies used in active fixturing systems are examined. Finally, some final conclusions and prospective future research directions are presented.
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页数:20
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