• RAKESH G – 4NI13ME093 • THILAK A S – 4NI13ME124

• VARUN RT- 4NI13ME125 • KARTHIK H S – 4NI13ME133

About BEML Limited
 BEML limited was established in May 1964 as a Public
Sector Undertaking for manufacture of Rail Coaches
& Spare Parts and Mining Equipment at its Bangalore
complex

 BEML Limited, a "Miniratna-Category-1', plays a

pivotal role and serves India's core sectors like
Defense , Rail, Power, Mining and Infrastructure.

 The company has a dedicated R&D infrastructure.

R&D and strategic technical tie-ups with global
players.
About BEML Limited
BEML operates on five major business verticals for associated equipment
manufacturing:
• Mining & Construction
• Defense
• Rail & Metro
• Aerospace
 About BG825
• It is a motor grader manufactured and
sold by Bharat Earth Movers Limited
and is ideal for heavy duty road
construction/maintenance jobs at
mining yards and demanding job sites.

• It is a construction machine with a

long blade used to create a flat
surface during the grading process.
What is a Tandem base?
• A component which houses the sprockets
and connecting chain drive to which the
power from the rear differential is
transmitted to.

• It forms the rear support on which the 4

wheels are mounted on and the wheels are
driven by the chain drives from the 2 small
driving gear in the centers of each tandem
base.
About the Component
Tandem Base mounting bracket
About the Component
Tandem Base mounting cap
About the Component
After Assembly
The cap and the bracket are
mounted together and held
by the means of two bolts.
Final Assembly
Problem Statement
General Engineering Manufacturing method is not meeting the production demand
Decreased productivity Inaccuracy
Increased labour demand Complications in repeatability
Increased labour costs Undesirable finishing
Introduction to Fixtures
A fixture is a work-holding or support device. Fixtures are used to securely locate (position in a
specific location or orientation) and support the work, ensuring that all parts produced using the
fixture will maintain conformity and interchangeability
 Advantages of Fixtures

 Holds the work piece steadily

 Reduces human errors
 Standardize the fixation
 Ease of mounting
 Uniformity in references
Objectives of Fixture
 Ensure the interchangeability and accuracy of parts manufactured

 Minimize the possibility of human error

 Permit the use of medium skilled labour

 Reduce the manufacturing time

 Literature Review
• Clamping is very important in the fixture design to get rigidity of the fixture.

• The weight of the fixture should be optimal.

•Workpiece deformations induced is a key factor to ensure quality part production.

• Fixture imperfections influence dimensional variations on machining processes.

• Reduce the overall costs and lead-times of new fixture development.

CONCEPT DESIGN
1. Define Requirement
2. Gather/Analyse Information
3. Develop several concepts
4. Choose the Best concept
5. Implement the Design
1. Define requirement
• State the problem, state these requirements as broadly as possible,
but specifically enough to define the scope of the design project
• Here, the requirements are
1. Interchangeability and accuracy
2. Minimize the possibility of human error
3. Permit the use of medium skilled labour
4. Reduce the manufacturing time
 2. Gather/Analyse Information
• Collect all relevant data and assemble it for evaluation
• Part print, process sheets, and machine specifications
• Four categories of design considerations need to be taken into account at this time
1. Work piece specifications – Part material, locating, clamping
2. Operation variables – Types and no. of operations, inspection, time restrictions
3. Availability of equipment
4. Personnel - End user, operator
3. Develop several concepts
• Brainstorm for several good tooling alternatives
• Be creative
• Look for standard locating devices such as flat surfaces, cylinders etc
• Think of one solution, then develop and refine it while blocking out
other, perhaps better solutions
4. Choose the Best concept
• Look for best operator comfort and safety
• Tooling durability
• Cost of material and labour for each tooling element
• Compare the costs and productivity and quality of each concept and
choose one
5. Implement the Design
• Final details are decided, final drawing are made, and the tooling is built and
tested
• The following guidelines should be considered during the final design process to
make the fixture less costly while improving its efficiency.
1. Use standard components
2. Eliminate finishing operations
3. Keep tolerances as liberal as possible
• These rules are a mix of practical considerations, sound design practices, and
common sense.
Expected Outcomes
• Increased Productivity of the machine shop.
• Interchangeability and accuracy of parts manufactured.
• Minimize the possibility of human error.
• Permit the use of medium skilled labour.
• Reduce the manufacturing time.
Thank You