Published in Journal of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, Volume 7, Number 25
Written by GALIP Melike Hatun, CHRYSOCHOIDIS Miltiadis
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Precise machining of thin-walled parts such as aircraft components often made of aluminium or composites is critical for achieving the necessary dimensional accuracy and surface quality. However, the inherent vulnerability of thin-walled structures to deformation or damage during machining necessitates the development of orientation and fixing mechanisms to ensure accurate and stable positioning of the components. The paper discusses key elements of fixture design, analyses fixture positioning errors and their implications for manufacturing quality, studies the dynamic characteristics of thin-walled parts, and proposes an orientation and fixing device, with simulated operations for the manufacturing of a thin-walled aero engine component within a CNC machining system. The findings of this study emphasize the importance of fixture design in achieving precise and high-quality machining of thin-walled parts.

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