Design of automatic machinery

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Personal Author:

Derby, Stephen J.

Publication Information:

New York, NY : Marcel Dekker, 2005

ISBN:

9780824753696

Subject Term:

Automatic machinery -- Design and construction

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Examining options for the practical design of an automated process, this reference provides a vast amount of knowledge to design a new automatic machine or write specifications for a machine to perform an automated process-focusing on the many existing automation concepts used in recent history and showcasing the automation experiences and recommendations of the author and his associates.

Author Notes

Stephen J. Derby is Codirector of the Flexible Manufacturing Center and Associate Professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York.

Preface	p. iii
Chapter 1 Introduction	p. 1
1.1 Why Automate?	p. 3
1.2 Book Topics	p. 4
1.3 Conceptual Design and This Text	p. 5
Chapter 2 Steps to Automation	p. 7
2.1 What is Automation?	p. 7
2.2 Automation Design Process	p. 10
2.3 Knowing the Process	p. 18
2.4 Process Example: Peanut Butter Chocolate Kiss Cookies	p. 21
2.5 Conclusions	p. 25
Problems	p. 25
Project Assignment	p. 26
References	p. 27
Chapter 3 Justifying Automation	p. 28
3.1 Traditional Project Cost Justification for a Purchase	p. 29
3.2 Traditional Costing Estimating for Building and Selling Automation	p. 32
3.3 Win-Win Purchasing Philosophy	p. 38
3.4 Maximum Profit Cost Estimating for Building and Selling Automation	p. 39
3.5 Justifying Flexible Automation over Hard Automation	p. 40
3.6 Intellectual Property, Patents, and Trade Secrets	p. 41
3.7 Conclusions	p. 45
Problems	p. 45
Project Assignment	p. 46
Reference	p. 47
Chapter 4 The Automation Design Process	p. 48
4.1 System Specifications	p. 49
4.2 Brainstorming	p. 50
4.3 Machine Classification by Function	p. 51
4.4 Machine Classification by Transfer Method	p. 55
4.5 Machine Configuration Trade-offs	p. 72
4.6 Mechanisms Toolbox	p. 74
4.7 TBBL Automation Project	p. 75
4.8 Conclusions	p. 93
Problems	p. 94
Project Assignment	p. 95
References	p. 95
Chapter 5 Industrial Robots	p. 97
5.1 Handling of Parts with Robotics and Automation	p. 98
5.2 Selecting a Robot Arm	p. 101
5.3 Generic Robot Types	p. 103
5.4 Robot Workspace Analysis	p. 106
5.5 Robot Mechanical Actuators	p. 107
5.6 Industrial Robot Applications	p. 110
5.7 Case Study Number 1: Machine Loading/Unloading	p. 117
5.8 Case Study Number 2: Pants Pressing Robot	p. 120
5.9 Conclusions	p. 122
Problems	p. 123
Project Assignment	p. 124
References	p. 124
Chapter 6 Workstations	p. 125
6.1 When is it a Workstation?	p. 127
6.2 Workstation Basics	p. 128
6.3 Drive Mechanisms	p. 136
6.4 Case Study Number 1: TBBL Workstation Design	p. 141
6.5 Case Study Number 2: Automated Screwdriver Workstation Design	p. 152
6.6 Machine Design and Safety	p. 155
6.7 Conclusions	p. 160
Problems	p. 160
Project Assignment	p. 161
References	p. 162
Chapter 7 Feeders and Conveyors	p. 163
7.1 Feeders	p. 165
7.2 Conveyors	p. 172
7.3 Accumulators	p. 178
7.4 Pick and Place Feeders	p. 179
7.5 Case Study Number 1: Dropping Cookies	p. 180
7.6 Case Study Number 2: Feeding of TBBL Cases	p. 184
7.7 Case Study Number 3: Donut Loader Machine	p. 187
7.8 Conclusions	p. 192
Problems	p. 192
Project Assignment	p. 193
References	p. 193
Chapter 8 Actuators	p. 194
8.1 Types of Actuators	p. 194
8.2 Application Concerns	p. 199
8.3 Pneumatics	p. 204
8.4 Hydraulics	p. 209
8.5 Electric Motors	p. 211
8.6 Amplifiers, Drivers, and Tuning	p. 219
8.7 Case Study Number 1: Stepper Motor Sizing	p. 221
8.8 Case Study Number 2: Servomotor Sizing	p. 225
8.9 Conclusions	p. 240
Problems	p. 240
Project Assignment	p. 240
References	p. 241
Chapter 9 Sensors	p. 242
9.1 Sensor Types	p. 243
9.2 Limit Switches	p. 245
9.3 Optical Switches	p. 246
9.4 Other Sensor Types	p. 251
9.5 Vision Systems	p. 253
9.6 Case Study Number 1: User Input Motion Device	p. 257
9.7 Case Study Number 2: Pallet Leveling Sensor System	p. 263
9.8 Conclusions	p. 273
Problems	p. 274
Project Assignment	p. 275
References	p. 275
Chapter 10 Control	p. 276
10.1 Timing Diagrams	p. 278
10.2 Programmable Logic Controllers	p. 280
10.3 Other Programming Options	p. 288
10.4 Case Study Number 1: Agile Automation Control Systems - The Hansford Assembly Flex Project	p. 289
10.5 Case Study Number 2: OMAC Automation Control	p. 300
10.6 Conclusions	p. 304
Problems	p. 304
Project Assignment	p. 305
References	p. 305
Chapter 11 Bringing New Automation to Market	p. 306
11.1 Case Study 1: Precision Automation	p. 306
11.2 Case Study 2: Palletizing	p. 317
11.3 Case Study 3: Pouch Singulation	p. 336
11.4 Overall Experiences	p. 370
Questions	p. 372
References	p. 372
Chapter 12 System Specifications	p. 374
12.1 Expectations	p. 375
12.2 Other Problems Beyond Specifications	p. 377
12.3 Example 1: Bulk Mail Carrier (BMC) Unloader Specifications	p. 378
12.4 Request for Quote	p. 381
12.5 Conclusions	p. 385
References	p. 385
Chapter 13 Packaging Machines	p. 386
13.1 Liquid Filling Machines	p. 386
13.2 Cartoning and Boxes	p. 389
13.3 Labeling	p. 393
13.4 Cases	p. 393
13.5 Palletizing	p. 394
13.6 Forming Pouches	p. 397
13.7 Blister Packs	p. 397
13.8 Bags	p. 399
13.9 Conclusions	p. 400
Reference	p. 400
Appendix A	p. 401
Appendix B Projects	p. 411
Index	p. 419

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