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- Title
Virtual Conceptual Design of a Multi-Purpose Fixture for a CNC Milling Machine Using the Controlled Convergence Technique.
- Authors
Chowdary, Boppana V.; Richards, Marc-Anthony; Gokool, Trishel
- Abstract
Modern computer numerical control (CNC) machines are capable of performing numerous operations on variety of workpieces. An array of parts that are geometrically and physically dissimilar can be machined on a CNC workstation, provided an appropriate fixture is available. It is however quite common in practice to have many dedicated fixtures serving as accessories to a single CNC workstation. The intent of this paper is to present an integrated approach to designing a multipurpose yet cost effective fixture to perform several milling operations. Pugh's Controlled Convergence (CC) technique was used to generate alternative designs. Finally, the most feasible alternative was modelled using Virtual Engineering (VE) principles which can allow it to be further analysed for downstream operations. The results indicate that the proposed CC and VE principles were applied effectively to design a multipurpose milling machine fixture.
- Subjects
NUMERICAL control of machine tools; MILLING (Metalwork); MILLING machinery; VIRTUAL Engineering Inc.; JIGS &; fixtures
- Publication
West Indian Journal of Engineering, 2018, Vol 40, Issue 2, p4
- ISSN
0511-5728
- Publication type
Article