Extension of VIKOR Method to Find an Optimal Layout for Fixture's Supporting Points in Order to Reduce Work Piece Deformation

Subject Areas : Engineering

M Ehsanifar ¹ , M Hemesy ²

1 - Department of Industrial Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Arak Branch, Arak, Iran
2 - Department of Industrial Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Arak Branch, Arak, Iran

Received: 2017-08-11 Accepted : 2017-10-14 Published : 2017-12-30

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