CAD/CAM, Robotics and Automation

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CAD/CAM, Robotics and Automation

• Chapter 10, Section 10.3, 10.4 and Handout

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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

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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.

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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

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Technical Characteristics

• Work envelope
• Payload
• Precision of Movement
• Speed of Movement
• Stability

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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

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Review of FMS

• Flexible Modules
• Stand-alone FMS
• Classical FMS
• Robotized FMS