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Principles of Positioning

This document provides an overview of principles of positioning and various positioning methods. It discusses maintaining the positional relationship between two objects with precision, using locating pins or guides as far apart and symmetrically placed as possible, constraining objects in three directions for easy insertion and removal, and selecting positioning based on the operation and workpiece features. It also covers preventing deterioration over time from wear or deformation, and classifies common positioning types such as using datum planes, adjustable locating pins, V-grooves, centering, and indexing.

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Principles of Positioning

This document provides an overview of principles of positioning and various positioning methods. It discusses maintaining the positional relationship between two objects with precision, using locating pins or guides as far apart and symmetrically placed as possible, constraining objects in three directions for easy insertion and removal, and selecting positioning based on the operation and workpiece features. It also covers preventing deterioration over time from wear or deformation, and classifies common positioning types such as using datum planes, adjustable locating pins, V-grooves, centering, and indexing.

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Low Cost Automation

#022 Principles of Positioning


http://www.misumi-techcentral.com/tt/en/lca/2009/12/
022-motion-mechanism-design---9-ballscrew-selection.html

These tutorials will show you how to use locating pins and guides. The first tutorial will describe the
principles of positioning, and will be followed by examples of the application of locating pins and guides.

[1 ] Principles of positioning
1. What is positioning?... Positioning means maintaining a

[Fig.1] Effective positioning points

positional relationship between two objects with a high degree


of precision. Either object: Serves as a locating base... (Example:
Locating jig) The other object: The object to be positioned onto
the locating base... (Example: Workpiece)

Workpiece

2. Place two objects in a configuration where their positional


relationship is set in an effective manner (refer to [Fig. 1]).
Example: 1) Keep two dowel pins for positioning as far apart
from each other as possible
2) Set the dowel pins in symmetrical positions

3. Position the workpiece using three-directional constraint. (Fourdirectional constraint makes it impossible to insert or eject the part.)

L
L
More effective
locating pins

Distance between locating pins: Make the distance L as long as possible


Maintain symetry

4. Select a positioning method based on the operation to be carried


out (manual, automatic, prototyping, mass production, etc.) and the features (precision level, appearance quality level, material, etc.) of the workpiece.

5. Do not fail to take measures against deteriorations in positioning performance due to wear or deformation.

[ 2 ] A variety of positioning methods


Positioning methods are classified as shown below (refer to [Fig. 2]).
Positioning Type

to the fixed datum plane

Positioning of a workpiece by
pressing its face against the datum
plane.

Method of adjusting the


positioning face (point)

Allows for adjustments of orientations


using adjustable locating pins.

Method that adjusts the


1 position of the workpiece

Description

3 Method using locating pins

Positioning of workpieces using


cylindrical or conical locating pins.

4 Method using a V-groove

Positioning of cylindrical workpieces in


the longitudinal direction along V-grooves.

5 Centering

Positioning of cylindrical workpieces


to their centers.

6 Indexing

Positioning of workpieces at specified


distances over a linear distance.

[Fig.2] A variety of positioning methods


Workpiece

Locating jig

Workpiece
Workpiece

Workpiece

Workpiece

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