Abstract
We present an application of engineering and ergonomics principles in the design of a standardised tool, The Dibber, which is a tool with multiple geometric features to fit the diversity of lay-up tasks used in the composites industry. The Dibber is the result of a design process, which consists of a series of observations and prototyping to extract geometric requirements for lay-up tasks. To demonstrate that it is possible to design a standardised tool prototypes of the Dibber were distributed and 91 participants gave feedback. Our results are positive and show consistent patterns of use across industry sectors, as well as between novice and expert laminators.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 240-254 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Applied Ergonomics |
Volume | 65 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2017 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:A Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship funded part of this work. We also thank the EPSRC (EP/G036772/1, EP/I033513/1 and EP/P004342/1) for supporting this work.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2017
Funding
A Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship funded part of this work. We also thank the EPSRC (EP/G036772/1, EP/I033513/1 and EP/P004342/1) for supporting this work.
Keywords
- Aerospace industry
- Composites manufacturing
- Design
- Handheld tools
- Standardised tools
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Human Factors and Ergonomics
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
- Engineering (miscellaneous)