Locator Placement Optimization for Minimum Part Positioning Error During Machining Operation Using Genetic Algorithm

• Published in: International journal of precision engineering and manufacturing Vol. 22; no. 5; pp. 813 - 829
• Main Authors: Butt, Sajid Ullah, Arshad, Mamoona, Baqai, Aamer Ahmed, Saeed, Hasan Aftab, Din, Naveed Akmal, Khan, Rehan Ahmed
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Seoul Korean Society for Precision Engineering 01.05.2021; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: CAD; Computer aided design; Cutting tools; Design factors; Elastic deformation; Engineering; Errors; Genetic algorithms; Industrial and Production Engineering; Machining; Materials Science; Optimization; Placement; Positioning devices (machinery); Regular Paper; Rigid structures; Torque; Workpieces; Locator placement; Multivariable optimization; Genetic algorithm; Fixtures; Part positioning error

Fixture design is one of the main factors which affect the final product quality. Proper design of fixture plays an important role in ensuring the required tolerance of the product. Proper placement of locators is one of the prominent factors in fixture design. Locators are elastic: they deform unde...