Abstract:Fixture layout has aroused substantial interest in the research community during recent decades. It affects the design and production of fixtures, and hence manufacturing costs. While fixturing may seem simple in conception, it requires expertise and well-trained engineers. A general principle, usually called the 3-2-1 locating principle, ensures fixing an object, restringing its degrees of freedom. Fixtures must always comply with the principle. While most research approaches automation of the fixture layout… Show more
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