Modular Fixtures: Analysis and Optimization Vitalii Ivanov, Sumy State University, Ukraine Vladyslav Karpus, National Academy of National Guard of Ukraine, Ukraine Yiming (Kevin) Rong, South University of Science and Technology of China, China A comprehensive guide to modular adjustable fixture design Modular Fixtures: Analysis and Optimization comprehensively covers the fundamentals and state-of-the-art of modular adjustable fixture design. The book takes a systematic approach and explains the role of fixtures with consideration to saving time during production planning, increasing the flexibility of manufacturing, and achieving a high rate of accuracy. It also covers the technological features of parts machining in manufacturing, analysis of modular adjustable fixtures, optimal fixture configuration, and computer-aided fixture design. Key features: * Covers design problems and how to optimize fixture configurations. * Describes computer-aided fixture design for modular adjustable fixtures. * Equips the reader with the tools to recognize design problems, optimize the fixture configurations and to enhance the quality of assembled fixtures. The book provides researchers and engineers with a complete reference that will enable them to recognize design problems, optimize the fixture configurations, and enhance the quality of the assembled fixtures.
