Abstract
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology presents automatic identification technology that can be used in product life cycle various phases, especially in the manufacturing phase. The analysis of possible application of RFID technology in machining and inspection operations for fixture manufacturing assembly/disassembly process is presented in this paper. Furthermore, assemble/disassemble fixture manufacturing system structure and conception is presented. An analysis involves hardware and software components that the designed system for assembly/disassembly needs to have. Suggested system verification was done in laboratory conditions. Verification uses ninety-six parts and adequate fixtures. The paper concludes with final remarks, discussing advantages and disadvantages of the developed system.
Highlights
Modern manufacturing is characterized by large product ranges, frequent changes of production programmes, constant demands for higher product quality, etc
For fixtures of Group 1, the difference in average assembly times with manual and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) identification amounts to 22% in favour of RFID technology
For fixtures of Group 2, the difference in average assembly times with manual and RFID identification amounts to 21% in favour of RFID technology
Summary
Modern manufacturing is characterized by large product ranges, frequent changes of production programmes, constant demands for higher product quality, etc. According to the published research, the time and cost share of the assembly and disassembly ranges from 15 to 25%, depending on the number of fixture elements and its complexity. This percentage indicates that special attention must be paid to the very process of efficient assembly/disassembly of fixtures in order to increase productivity and lower the total costs of manufacture. Bearing in mind their importance for the production process, the automation of fixture design, assembly/disassembly and identification should be realized to advance the complete process. The emphasis is placed on the improvement of the process through shortening of their duration, through automated identification of fixture elements and fixture assemblies
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