Robotized machining of big work pieces: Localization of supporting heads

Abstract

A planner for a self adaptable and reconfigurable fixture system is proposed. The system is composed of mobile support agents that support thin sheet metal parts to minimize part dimensional deformation during drilling and milling operations. Compliant sheet metal parts are widely used in various manufacturing processes including automotive and aerospace industries. The main role of the planner is to generate an admissible plan of relocation of the mobile agents. It has to find the admissible locations for the supporting heads that provide continuous support in close proximity to the tool and trajectories of the mobile bases characterized by very high speeds during the relocation phases.

Keywords

fixture / robot / milling / drilling

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Acknowledgements

This work was supported by the European Union Framework Program Theme (NMP-2007-3.2-1) within the Project SwarmItFix (No. FP7-214678).

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