Concept of developing the multi functional fixtures using magnet rheological fluid.

Smart materials are playing a major role in today's technology because of its inbuilt characteristics. This paper deals with one of such smart material called "Magnet rheological fluid (MRF) ". This fluid is chosen for the development of fixture because of its response to magnetic field. There is a remarkable development in every field of engineering & technology which is the main cause of designing new equipment, vehicles & machines which contains few complicated parts. These complicated parts require specially designed fixtures to hold it during machining operations. The design & developing of these fixtures is a time & money consuming process. The development of multi-functional fixtures will save both time & money. Considering this necessity as a factor the development of Multi functional fixtures using magnet rheological fluid is poposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]