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Table 1 Setting of input parameters

From: Optimization of Fixture Number in Large Thin-Walled Parts Assembly Based on IPSO

Parameter symbol

Parameter description

Parameter value

\({n}_{1}\)

Total number of nodes on part 1

1828

\({n}_{2}\)

Total number of nodes on part 2

892

\({NF}_{1}\)

Total number of nodes on part 1 where fixtures cannot be placed

170

\({NF}_{2}\)

Total number of nodes on part 2 where fixtures cannot be placed

135

\({m}_{0}\)

Number of nodes along the interface

53

\({{n}_{1}}^{*}\)

Maximum number of fixtures for part 1

28

\({{n}_{2}}^{*}\)

Maximum number of fixtures for part 2

14

\({N}^{*}\)

Maximum number of fixtures on two parts

42

\(\varepsilon\)

Surface profile tolerance for two parts (mm)

3

\(\sigma\)

Maximum assembly gap (mm)

1

\({\delta }_{0}\)

Penalty factor

300