Improved algorithm for tolerance-based stiffness optimization of machining fixtures

Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME

Volumn 123, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 720-730

  Hurtado, José F ^a   Melkote, Shreyes N ^a  

^a GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

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EID: 0011711572     PISSN: 10871357     EISSN: 15288935     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1115/1.1403446     Document Type: Article

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