Optimization of the number and positions of fixture locators in the peripheral milling of a low-rigidity workpiece

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Volumn 33, Issue 7-8, 2007, Pages 668-676

  Liu, Shao Gang ^a   Zheng, Li ^a   Zhang, Zhi Hai ^a   Li, Zhi Zhong ^a   Liu, Da Cheng ^a  

^a TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Fixture layout; Low rigidity workpiece; Machining accuracy; Machining fixture; Peripheral milling

Indexed keywords

MILLING (MACHINING); OPTIMIZATION; RIGIDITY;

FIXTURE LAYOUT; LOW RIGIDITY WORKPIECE; MACHINING FIXTURE; PERIPHERAL MILLING;

FIXTURES (TOOLING);

EID: 34249888743     PISSN: 02683768     EISSN: 14333015     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00170-006-0507-5     Document Type: Article

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