Fixtures are an essential element of the machining system, being part of the precision path
and force flux between process and machine tool. Intelligent fixtures enable the identification …

Fixtures are an important element of the manufacturing system, as they ensure productive
and accurate machining of differently shaped workpieces. Regarding the fixture design or …

The aim of this work has been the optimization of the fixtures performance used in thin-
walled workpiece machining depending on the local rigidity characteristics of the component …

Tolerancing is commonly performed in late design stages, in which the product geometry is
fully defined. However, this often leads to high manufacturing costs or expensive design …

Fixtures are used to locate and clamp parts and subassemblies during the compliant
assembly process of automotive body parts. As a result, the assembly quality of compliant …

Designing and installing jigs and fixtures for new products are very costly tasks. In order to
rapidly respond to frequent product changes in a manufacturing system, we developed a …

The sidewall of a high-speed train body is welded by multiple hollow extruded aluminum
alloy sheets. Due to the material characteristics of aluminum alloy, excessive welding …

Aluminum is the material of choice for the majority of aerospace components, and, in the
past few years, its application has been extended also to the mirrors of space telescopes …

During the additive manufacturing process, some geometrical deviations can arise, due to
several thermomechanical phenomena that make residual stress rise. The study of …

Fixtures are used to rapidly, accurately and securely position workpieces during machining,
such that all machined parts fall within the design specifications. However, the geometrical …