Journal article
Unilateral Fixtures for Sheet-Metal Parts With Holes
Abstract
In this paper, we introduce unilateral fixtures, a new class of fixtures for sheet-metal parts with holes. These fixtures use cylindrical jaws with conical grooves that facilitate part alignment; each jaw provides the equivalent of four point contacts. The fixtures are unilateral in the sense that their actuating mechanisms are restricted to one side/surface of the part, facilitating access to the other side/surface for assembly or inspection. …
Authors
Gopalakrishnan K; Goldberg K; Bone GM; Zaluzec MJ; Koganti R; Pearson R; Deneszczuk PA
Journal
IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 110–120
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Publication Date
October 2004
DOI
10.1109/tase.2004.835572
ISSN
1545-5955