Fixture layout optimization for flexible aerospace parts based on self-reconfigurable swarm intelligent fixture system

Li Xiong1, Rezia Molfino1, Matteo Zoppi1
1PMAR Lab., DIMEC, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy

Tóm tắt

Based on the development demand of a novel intelligent fixture system, a self-reconfigurable intelligent swarm fixture system is presented. This paper deals with the fixturing layout optimization of a flexible aerospace workpiece. A new fixturing principle, “N-2-1-1,” is put forward. The optimization procedure for fixture layout combined with genetic algorithm and finite element analysis is developed and verified by case study simulation.

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