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Machine configuration analysis using multi instance modelling

Medland, Anthony J; Mullineux, Glen; Matthews, J.; Singh, B.

Authors

Anthony J Medland

Glen Mullineux

B. Singh



Abstract

The design practices used within small special purpose machine design companies often mean that they produce machines that are tailored for the specific requirements of a customer. This can lead to an unnecessarily large family of machines, supported with large sets of change parts. However, the resources are often not available to investigate the design fully and obtain an understanding of its functionality. This paper proposes an approach that offers both the ability to visualize and explore the space of feasible design solutions and the potential to rationalize designs. © IMechE 2008.

Citation

Medland, A. J., Mullineux, G., Matthews, J., & Singh, B. (2008). Machine configuration analysis using multi instance modelling. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 222(9), 1161-1170. https://doi.org/10.1243/09544054JEM1135

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Oct 30, 2008
Journal Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture
Print ISSN 0954-4054
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 222
Issue 9
Pages 1161-1170
DOI https://doi.org/10.1243/09544054JEM1135
Keywords machine configuration, multi-instance modelling
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1009363
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/09544054JEM1135