Fixtures are used in manufacturing to secure working devices. They help insure conformity, accuracy, efficiency, and interchangeability; their reliability is crucial. This book introduces and implements a new methodology for more flexible fixture design and manufacturing processes, and develops the supporting technologies for automation and fixture planning using object oriented platforms. It also presents an integrated solution with Computer Aided Design (CAD) applications.
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Meets the demands of trial-and-error manufacturing processes that demand more flexibility and accuracy.
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Presents advanced topics such as automated planning and fixture layout design
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Provides integrated solutions with CAD applications like CATIA V5 for final fixture layout.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Computer-Based Design and Features
Chapter 2 : Methodologies of Feature Representations
Chapter 3 : Feature Extraction Techniques
Chapter 4 : Data Transfer in CAD/CAM Systems
Chapter 5 : Automatic Feature Recognition
Chapter 6 : Computer Aided Process Planning
Chapter 7 : Integration System for Fixture Layout Design
Chapter 8 : Application of an Integrated System for Process and Fixture Planning
Index
