Sheet Metal Fabrication Systems. Volume 2.
Abstract
The overall objective of this Air Force program was to develop automated sheet metal fabrication systems for blanking and bending. Phase I of the program analyzed manufacturing needs and system requirements. Phase II work analyzed state-of-the-art and emerging technologies for blanking, bending, robotics and control systems. Phase II resulted in preliminary designs for a blanking cell and an bending cell. Both cell designs included plans for coupling and interactive operator control systems. Phase III involved the detailed design, construction and implementation of a blanking work cell which was installed and demonstrated at Fairchild. This technical report briefly reviews phase I and II results, and presents the details of the phase III design work for both mechanical and control systems. Economics and a cost tracking system are also reviewed. Successful cell operation and favorable economics has resulted in many firms having interest in replicating this system in their own facilities. A separate systems software documentation manual has been submitted to the ICAM office along with a drawing package. Section II of the software documentation presents the operator and maintenance manuals. Additional keywords: Computer aided manufacturing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 12, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADB091983
Entities
People
- D. Rigney
- J. E. Lambert
- P. J. Takacs
- S. Telles
- T. M. Caridi
Organizations
- Booz Allen Hamilton