Abstract
Product variants and engineering change requests challenge the automotive body shop and make flexible production systems necessary to sustain competitively. Component-integrated fixture feature (CFF) can enable flexible production by reducing specific jig and fixture technology and integrating their functions in components to be joined. This research paper presents digital twin simulation modelling of a flexible and fixtureless production concept by coupling a physical production cell in a virtual production environment. The effect of CFF on the welding process, production equipment, integration planning, and engineering changes can be forecasted for better decision-making and production planning.
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