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Chapter2-Automation System in Industry PDF
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Chapter 2
Automation System in Industry
Main source: Mikell P. Groover,
Automation, Production Systems, and
Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
Video source: Youtube
Types of Operation
Automation system in industry operated on the physical product, example:
Automated machine tools that process parts
Example:
Automated
shaping
operation (CNC
milling)
Types of Operation
Transfer lines that perform a series of machining operations
Types of Operation
Automated assembly systems
Types of Operation
Manufacturing systems that use industrial robots to perform processing or
assembly operations
Example: USB
memory stick
assembly using
industrial robot
Types of Operation
Automatic material handling and storage systems to integrate manufacturing
operations
Example: Automated
material handling
system
Types of Operation
Automatic inspection systems for quality control
Physical inspection
Functionality
workstation. A separate hopper is used for each component type and the
components are normally loaded in bulk.
Parts Feeder Removes the components for the hopper one at a time for
delivery to the assembly workhead. The hopper and parts feeder are often
combined into one operating mechanism.
workhead.
Powered type uses vibrator action, air pressure, or other means to force the parts
to travel along the feed track toward the assembly workhead.
Escapement to remove components from the feed track at time intervals that are
(a) Horizontal and (b) vertical devices for placement of parts onto dialindexing table
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