Development of a tool changing robot for a computer numerically controlled milling machine
| dc.contributor.advisor | ||
| dc.contributor.author | Read, Craig David | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2014-03-25T12:46:48Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2014-03-25T12:46:48Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2014-03-25 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The Industrial Engineering department at the University o f the Witwatcrsrand is currently developing a Flexible Manufacturing Cell (FMC) for local application. One o f the components o f this FMC is a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Milling Machine, for which a tool change robot was designed and built in 1991. The project was never completed and over the years the condition o f the robot deteriorated and parts o f the control system were damaged or lost. This report documents the redevelopment o f the tool change robot. The control system has been modified and suitable replacement components incorporated into the design. An external interface with the CNC M illing Machine has been developed, and the software has been completely rewritten in a modular manner for increased functionality. In its current state, the Robot is capable performing an automated tool change. | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net10539/14330 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_ZA |
| dc.title | Development of a tool changing robot for a computer numerically controlled milling machine | en_ZA |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_ZA |