초록
We developed a new punching system that generates pinholes expressing texts or images on a plastic plate. The pin-holed plate is used as a new glamorous display board reflecting colorful lights from the light emitting diode (LED) installed on the edge side of the plate. The four degree-of-freedom punching system was designed to make same multiple holes on four plastic plates simultaneously. For this motion, we designed a structure for a simultaneous motion of the system. For even reflection of the lights from texts or images on the board and fast production of the pin-holed boards, fast motion including precise position control is very important. We also built a PC-based integrated control system including a GUI program to help users easily design luminous texts or images on the plastic plate. Also, we conducted a performance test of the system to verify the punching speed and position control of the pin holes on the plate.