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Automatic evaluation of the misplacement risk during manual assembly based on a CAD design

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Alexander De Cock ,
Ncamisile Khanyile  and
Bieke Decraemer
Alexander De Cock
Affiliation:
Flanders Make, Belgium
Ncamisile Khanyile
Affiliation:
Flanders Make, Belgium
Bieke Decraemer*
Affiliation:
Flanders Make, Belgium
*
bieke.decraemer@flandersmake.be

Abstract

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In HMLV manufacturing, assembly mistakes by operators are common due to the ever increasing product variability and complexity. If mistakes can be detected early-on in the design process, product designers can reduce the possibility for mistakes. We present an algorithm to automatically detect and evaluate potential misplacements of parts that need to be fastened. Evaluation starts from a product CAD and returns the risk of misplacement as well as visual feedback on possible misplacements. An implementation with FreeCAD of our algorithm is illustrated on different use cases.

Keywords

design for x (DfX)computer-aided design (CAD)design analysisdesign for assemblypoka yoke
Type
Design Methods and Tools
Information
Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 533 - 542
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