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The use of virtual fixtures, jigs and gauges in dimensional variation analysis simulation models.

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posted on 2013-10-30, 13:26 authored by Paul Leaney, Leslie C. Sleath, Denis M. Sleath
This paper describes the use and deployment of, virtual fixtures, jigs and gauges to locate, align and measure features in simulation models used in the dimensional variation analysis (DVA) of assembly systems. The particular example chosen in this paper is a McPherson strut suspension. The correct use of virtual fixtures, jigs and gauges can significantly improve the accuracy and realism of the simulation model and thus the DVA output. In kinematic assembly systems, the use of virtual fixture, jigs and gauges is often essential to produce a working simulation model.

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  • Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Citation

LEANEY, P.G., SLEATH, L.C. and SLEATH, D.M., 2013. The use of virtual fixtures, jigs and gauges in dimensional variation analysis simulation models. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 8 (11), pp. 1233 - 1242.

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© Research India Publications

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  • VoR (Version of Record)

Publication date

2013

Notes

This article was published in the serial International Journal of Applied Engineering Research [© Research India Publications].

ISSN

0973-4562

Language

  • en