Research on Rapid and Accurate Fixture Design for Non-Intervention Machining of Complex Parts

Abstract

Aerospace parts have the characteristics of complex shape and high machining accuracy, the machining processes of which is complicated and diverse. Numerous special tooling fixtures need to be designed to ensure the smooth implementation of the machining process. In particular, the cabins of the aircraft have thin-walled, weakly rigid, complex, and special-shaped curved structures, the clamping alignment of which is difficult because of a great deal of human influence and poor versatility. In response to the above problems, off-machine clamping technology was investigated, which supports the non-intervention processing of flexible production lines. Then, a scheme suitable for accurate transmission of benchmarks was proposed. A cabin’s mathematical model of casting clamping force analysis was established. Immediately afterwards, the optimization of clamping project was realized by a finite element analysis method based on clamping force and deformation control. The off-machine clamping scheme was designed to realize rapid positioning and accurate datum transmission between flexible tooling and parts, flexible tooling, and equipment. Finally, the designed scheme was implemented through a case to verify its feasibility.

Keywords

• complex feature parts
• clamping tooling
• zero positioning system
• off-machine alignment system