Case based reasoning method for computer aided welding fixture design

  • Authors:
  • Hui Wang;Yiming (Kevin) Rong

  • Affiliations:
  • Computer-Aided Manufacturing Laboratory, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA 01609, United States;Computer-Aided Manufacturing Laboratory, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA 01609, United States

  • Venue:
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Year:
  • 2008

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Abstract

This paper presents a case-based reasoning (CBR) method for welding fixture design, a critical issue in the manufacturing of large and complicated equipment. However, previous fixture design research has mainly focused on machining fixtures rather than welding fixtures. In this paper, an approach of data abstraction for fixture design information representation is proposed, first to systemize and manage myriads of fixture related resources, e.g., past fixture design solutions, fixture units depository. Based on this approach, a multi-level CBR method for welding fixture design is then presented. This method could help designers, by referencing previous design cases, to make a conceptual fixturing solution quickly and, finally, finish the detailed solution of fixture design.