fixturing

noun

fix·​tur·​ing ˈfiks-ch(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce fixturing (audio)
: the process or means by which an object is supported and secured during a manufacturing process
The task of restraining objects sometimes is called fixturing, and the task of manipulating objects with fingers (in contrast to manipulation with the robot arm) sometimes is called dexterous manipulation.Xiong Caihua et al.
The problem of fixture placement is to compute the possible placements of fixturing elements in order to constrain all motions of a given part.R. C. Bolles et al.

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The diamond room has been upgraded with sophisticated fixturing, lounge areas have been added and in men’s jewelry and watches, bar-type high tops for comfortable viewing are being installed. David Moin, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fixturing was in 1955

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“Fixturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixturing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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