Search for dissertations about: "fixture design"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words fixture design.
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1. FLEXIBLE FIXTURES - A TREATISE ON FIXTURE DESIGN AND EFFICIENCY
Abstract : Even though a variety of efforts have been made in the area of flexible fixtures, the manufacturing industry still relies on dedicated fixtures with minor modular features. The main underlying reason, as these attempts have shown, is that the application of flexible fixtures has failed to yield the expected results, with the implemented technologies often leading to increased manufacturing costs when compared to dedicated fixtures. READ MORE
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2. EFFICIENCY OF FLEXIBLE FIXTURES: DESIGN AND CONTROL
Abstract : The manufacturing industries have been using flexible production technologies to meet the demand for customisation. As a part of production, fixtures have remained limited to dedicated technologies, even though numerous flexible fixtures have been studied and proposed by both academia and industry. READ MORE
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3. How to Reduce Geometrical Variation in Assembled Products
Abstract : Vehicle problems, such as wind noise, water leakage and door closing effort are examples of quality and functionality defects that are controlled by the dimensional accuracy of the structural frame of an auto body. The aim of this thesis is towards methods for reducing geometrical variation in assembled products in the automotiv other industries. READ MORE
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4. Laser welding of ultra-high strength steel and a cast magnesium alloy for light-weight design
Abstract : There is a strong industrial need for developing robust and flexible manufacturing methods for future light-weight design. Better performing, environmental friendly vehicles will gain competitive strength from using light weight structures. READ MORE
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5. Towards an Effective Virtual Sheet Metal Assembly Development Process Securing Geometrical Quality and Equipment Utilization
Abstract : Automobiles are an integral part of modern society and its way of life. In addition, automotive manufacturers are important institutions in society, summing the work of a vast array of sub suppliers, employing many. The margins are however moderate and competition is fierce. READ MORE