Design Study of VMC Fixture for Increase Productivity & Reduce Cycle Time

Design Study of VMC Fixture for Increase Productivity & Reduce Cycle Time

Dr. Prashant Powar1, Mr. Rajvardhan Powar2

¹Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Hydraulic & Pneumatic  , Department of Mechanical Engineering, KIT’s College of Engineering, Kolhapur, India.

2 M-Tech Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, KIT’s College of Engineering, Kolhapur, India.

ABSTRACT

In this project study we are going to focus on improving the manufacturing process of steel casting part by eliminating CNC operation and designing the setup for VMC machining. The objective is to enhance accuracy, minimize cycle time, and improve overall efficiency while maintaining the required tolerances. The methodology involves a thorough analysis of the existing CNC program and machining process, identifying areas for improvement such as operations sequences changes, unnecessary movements, and inefficient fixturing.

We focus on optimizing fixture design for VMCs to enhance machining accuracy and significantly reduce cycle times. By employing a combination of advanced design methodologies, including finite element analysis (FEA) for stress and deformation prediction, robust design techniques for minimizing sensitivity to variations, and innovative clamping mechanisms for improved rigidity and faster setup, this study aims to achieve substantial improvements in manufacturing efficiency and part quality. The findings will contribute to significant cost savings, increased productivity, and enhanced competitiveness in the manufacturing industry.

KEYWORDS: - Optimizing the process, Increased productivity, Cost saving, Minimize cycle time, Fixture designing,