A connector-based approach to the modular formulation problem for a mechanical product

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Volumn 24, Issue 3-4, 2004, Pages 161-171

  Tseng, H E ^a   Chang, T S ^a   Yang, Y C ^a  

^a DA YEH UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Connector; Connector based assembly element; Connector based assembly sequence graph; Gravitational centre; Modular partition; Product variety

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN; COMPUTER SOFTWARE; CONSUMER PRODUCTS; CUSTOMER SATISFACTION; ELECTRIC CONNECTORS; GRAPHIC METHODS; GRAVITATION; MARKETING;

CONNECTOR-BASED ASSEMBLY ELEMENT; CONNECTOR-BASED ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE GRAPH; GRAVITATION CENTRE; MODULAR PARTITION; PRODUCT VARIETY;

MODULAR CONSTRUCTION;

EID: 4444243737     PISSN: 02683768     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00170-003-1656-4     Document Type: Article

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