A feature-based generic setup planning for configuration synthesis of reconfigurable machine tools

作者：Kannan M^*; Saha J

来源：International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2009, 43(9-10): 994-1009.

DOI：10.1007/s00170-008-1779-8

• Feature enrichment
• Generic setup planning
• Graph theory
• Reconfigurable machine tool
• Configuration synthesis

Reconfigurable machine tool (RMT) plays a vital role in reconfigurable manufacturing systems creating modularity, convertibility, reusability, and scalability in systems. RMT also needs to be characterized for multiple spindle orientations. Different tool positioning requirements (spindle orientations) arising with a part or a part family can be associated to synthesize and customize the RMT configuration. In this paper, we have proposed a new approach of generic setup planning (GSP) for RMT configuration synthesis. From the feature-based computer-aided design data, machining features are grouped according to their tool approach direction in GSP. To support its implementation, an enriched machining feature definition is also introduced. A new algorithm is developed for automating GSP generation and verified against a standard case study.

• 出版日期2009-8