Essays about: "jigs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word jigs.

  1. 1. 3D Printed Customized Tooling Development Approach

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT); Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för skog och träteknik (SOT)

    Author : Sami Thawaba; [2021]
    Keywords : Additive Manufacturing; Rapid prototyping; Lean Manufacturing; User Centered Design; jigs; fixture;

    Abstract : 3D printing technologies have been gaining a lot of popularity in the last fifteen years, technologies like Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing have never been as accessible as they are today, and with the introduction of the desktop 3D printer, the technology is becoming a mainstream tool for developing prototypes and direct part production from a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) file. In an industrial context, the technology is utilized for different purposes, among which is the development and production of customized and task-specific tools. READ MORE

  3. 2. Benefits & barriers of implementing reconfigurable jigs : A study in offsite manufacturing of unique house elements in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Victoria Sege; Pelda Balta; [2019]
    Keywords : Reconfigurability; flexible manufacturing system; housing; mass customization;

    Abstract : The aim of this paper is to identify the enablers, barriers and benefits of implementing reconfigurable jigs in the off-site manufacturing of unique house elements. Due to de- mands on customization, volume and lowering the cost, there is a need to increase flex- ibility in the industry. READ MORE

  4. 3. Design and manufacturing of a welding-jig for tailor-made bicycle frames

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : FRANCOIS MAZELLA; [2016]
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    Abstract : The handling behavior is a complex system influenced by many parameters. While many components can improve the comfort or performances of a mountain bike, the frame stays the main component that will define its handling. READ MORE

  5. 4. 3D printing : Potential analysis and implementation of an Additive Manufacturing system to reduce production equipment costs

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Lorenz Zachmann; [2014]
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    Abstract : For the validation of products and processes the automotive series-production relies on specific production equipment and aids. Equipment like jigs for controlling the alignment between different parts, assembly aids or tools to provide help to the assembly worker, or protective covers, for example, to avoid during assembly damage or scratches to surfaces of other parts or equipment already fitted. READ MORE

  6. 5. Productivity Improvement- Application of TPM and layout design

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Md. Mohsarraf Hossein; [2011]
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    Abstract : In this thesis, with a discussion on concepts and principles of total productive maintenance(TPM), overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), efficient layout design, maintenance activitiesand scope of development, a detailed report is provided on real scenario of a drilling pipes andaccessory manufacturing factory Driconeq Production AB, Sweden. Total ProductiveMaintenance (TPM) is a maintenance program which involves a newly defined concept formaintaining plants and equipment. READ MORE