Complex system for fixture selection, modification, and design

Abstract

Researching the possibilities for fixture design aided by computers has been in the sphere of interest of a number of authors worldwide for a longer period. Research results have led to the precise and systematized knowledge on the possibilities offered by computer application in fixture design process. The paper emphasizes the importance of fixture design automation. It presents a general structure of the automated design system with a special highlight on the fixture design systems and their main characteristics. It also shows a structure and a part of output results of the automated modular fixture design system. Finally, the conclusions reached are presented with the expected directions of future researches. © 2009 Springer-Verlag London Limited.