cad/cam, robotics and automation chapter 10, section 10.3, 10.4 and handout
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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