Development of virtual assembly application with haptics, assembly modification and statistical output measures

Matthew A. Mandiak, Thenkurussi Kesavadas

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Abstract

The concept of virtual assembly offers endless possibilities to a designer in a manufacturing setting. Various assembly measures such as clearance, assembly planning, force and alternate designs can be examined without the need to waste resources through manufacturing. This paper investigates the possibility of using force feedback through haptics in a virtual environment as a way of understanding the intricacy of simple assembly. This allows a designer to further understand what will, and will not, work during the design phase. The study of certain characteristics, including lubrication, is also examined to see what impact it has on the ease of assembly. A user, or designer, can then get an actual feel to see what characteristics change the likelihood for a proper fit. In addition, the creation of a virtual part run is also examined to fully understand what constitutes a defect. Statistical output is provided so a user can analyze a run of parts for quality control and be able to pinpoint possible causes for error in a process. Virtual parts can then be assembled from the run to see how each differs from the others and to emphasize the undesirability of a defect for assembly purposes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering Division, MED
Pages1475-1481
Number of pages7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2005 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Nov 5 2005Nov 11 2005

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering Division, MED
Volume16-2

Other

Other2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period11/5/0511/11/05

Keywords

  • Assembly
  • Haptics
  • Manufacturing
  • Quality Control
  • Virtual Reality

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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