Active fixturing: literature review and future research directions

Bakker, Otto Jan, Papastathis, Thomas, Popov, Atanas A. and Ratchev, Svetan (2013) Active fixturing: literature review and future research directions. International Journal of Production Research, 51 (11). pp. 3171-3190. ISSN 0020-7543

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Abstract

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.

Item Type: Article
RIS ID: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1003348
Additional Information: This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Production Research on 08/10/2012, available online: http://wwww.tandfonline.com/10.1080/00207543.2012.695893.
Keywords: Active fixturing, reconfigurable fixturing technology, part-fixture dynamics, control design, active fixture design, fixture verification analysis
Schools/Departments: University of Nottingham, UK > Faculty of Engineering > Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2012.695893
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Depositing User: Bakker, Otto
Date Deposited: 19 Jun 2015 13:50
Last Modified: 04 May 2020 20:19
URI: https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/29137

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