A novel approach to the geometric feasibility analysis for fast assembly tool reasoning

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Volumn 31, Issue 1-2, 2006, Pages 125-134

  Chung, Chulho ^a   Peng, Qingjin ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Fast assembly tool reasoning; Geometric feasibility analysis; Global accessibility cone with depth

Indexed keywords

COMPUTATIONAL COMPLEXITY; COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN; COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING; PLANNING; PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT;

COMPUTER AIDED TOOL SELECTION (CATS); FAST ASSEMBLY TOOL REASONING; GEOMETRIC FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS; GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY CONE;

ASSEMBLY;

EID: 33750361032     PISSN: 02683768     EISSN: 14333015     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00170-005-0173-z     Document Type: Article

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