CAD/CAM, Robotics and Automation

Chapter 10, Section 10.3, 10.4 and Handout

Computer-Aided Manufacturing

Computer-Aided Process Planning Numerical Control Group Technology Automated Storage, Retrieval and Handling Computer-Aided Test and Inspection Computer-Aided Factory Management Flexible Manufacturing Systems

Definition

A robot is a programmable, multifunction manipulator designed to move material, parts, tools, or special devices through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety tasks.

Basic Components

Manipulator Arm or end-effector

Actuator Electric, hydraulic or pneumatic units to supply

power Control Unit

Controls motion or actions; from switches to microprocessor

Technical Characteristics

Work envelope Payload Precision of Movement Speed of Movement Stability

Automation

Automatically controlled operation of an apparatus, process, or system by mechanical or electronic devices that take the place of human organs of observation, effort, and decision.

A process without direct human activity in the process

Review of FMS

Flexible Modules Stand-alone FMS Classical FMS Robotized FMS