Automated Setup Assembly Mechanisms for the Intelligent Machining Workstation

Abstract

This report describes the mechanical details of the fixtures and assembly tools used to automatically produce setups for machining within the Intelligent Machining Workstation (IMW) project. Motivation for the project, a brief description of the IMW, and a review of fixturing techniques are presented. The basic method of automated setup assembly is described. Finally, individual devices are introduced. A new fixture table, as well as passive and active fixture elements, comprise a modular tooling kit expressly designed for automated setup construction. A new style of gripper, bolt assembly tool, and repositionable camera platform have been created in order to manipulate, fasten, and inspect the fixture elements on the base.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA230205

Entities

People

  • F. B. Hazen

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Assembly
  • Automation
  • Construction
  • Cutting Tools
  • Electric Motors
  • Friction
  • Geometry
  • Machine Tools
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Milling Machines
  • Production
  • Robots
  • Tool Kits

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Software Engineering