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A novel approach to the geometric feasibility analysis for fast assembly tool reasoning

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A product assembly or disassembly is completed by means of proper tools. The selection of feasible tools is an important process in planning a complete assembly or disassembly sequence. A key tooling consideration in assembly or disassembly planning is to reason the available space for a tool application during the assembly or disassembly of a product. Currently, assembly tool reasoning about space mainly depends on simulation-based or user-interactive approaches because of its computational complexity. These approaches are inappropriate in dealing with various what-if scenarios regarding assembly or disassembly planning in a rapid product development. They also depend on users’ expertise or experience in assembly or disassembly. This paper presents a novel approach to the geometric feasibility analysis for fast assembly tool reasoning. Techniques described in this paper are advantageous not only in the aid of generating a complete assembly or disassembly plan but also in the efficient support of such systems as computer-aided assembly planning (CAAP), design for manufacturing (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), design for disassembly (DFD), and computer-aided tool selection (CATS).

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This research is supported by National Science and Engineering Research Canada (NSERC) Research Grants.

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  1. Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 5V6, Canada

    Chulho Chung & Qingjin Peng

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Chung, C., Peng, Q. A novel approach to the geometric feasibility analysis for fast assembly tool reasoning. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 31, 125–134 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-005-0173-z

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