In the demanding sectors of shipbuilding and aerospace, the assembly of large thin-walled components is a pivotal process, challenged by the need to minimize part deformation and assembly gaps. This study introduces an innovative flexible fixture system designed to enhance assembly accuracy by optimizing fixture layouts using the Tabu Search Algorithm (TSA). The proposed system not only adapts to various shapes and sizes but also demonstrates a significant reduction in assembly gaps through computational modeling and a case study involving two thin plates. The findings indicate that the optimized fixture layouts achieved through TSA substantially minimize assembly gaps and deformation under gravitational forces, suggesting a potential for substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements in manufacturing processes. Future research will explore scalability and real-world application in diverse manufacturing environments, aiming to refine fixture adaptability and further reduce setup times.

中文翻译：

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灵活的夹具系统，具有集成位置优化功能，适用于大型薄壁组件装配


在造船和航空航天等要求苛刻的领域，大型薄壁部件的装配是一个关键过程，需要最大限度地减少零件变形和装配间隙。本研究介绍了一种创新的柔性夹具系统，旨在通过使用禁忌搜索算法 （TSA） 优化夹具布局来提高装配精度。所提出的系统不仅适应各种形状和尺寸，而且还通过计算建模和涉及两块薄板的案例研究展示了装配间隙的显着减少。研究结果表明，通过 TSA 实现的优化夹具布局大大减少了重力下的装配间隙和变形，这表明有可能在制造过程中节省大量成本并提高效率。未来的研究将探索不同制造环境中的可扩展性和实际应用，旨在提高夹具的适应性并进一步缩短设置时间。