• Title/Summary/Keyword: Automation of the Manufacturing Process

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A Study on the Development of a Specialized Prototype End-Effector for RDSs(Robotic Drilling Systems) (RDS(Robotic Drilling System) 구축을 위한 전용 End-Effector Prototype 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Tae-Hwa;Kwon, Soon-Jae
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.12 no.6
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    • pp.132-141
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    • 2013
  • Robotic Drilling Systems(RDSs) set the standard for the factory automation systems in aerospace manufacturing. With the benefits of cost effective drilling and predictive maintenance, RDSs can provide greater flexibility in the manufacturing process. The system can be easily adopted to manage very complex and time-consuming processes, such as automated fastening hole drilling processes of large aircraft sections, where it would be difficult accomplished by workers following teaching or conventional guided methods. However, in order to build an RDS based on a CAD model, the precise calibration of the Tool Center Point(TCP) must be performed in order to define the relationships between the fastening-hole target and the End Effector(EEF). Based on the kinematics principle, the robot manipulator requires a new method to correct the 3D errors between the CAD model of the reference coordinate system and the actual measurements. The system can be called as a successful system if following conditions can be met; a. seamless integration of the industrial robot controller and the IO Level communication, b. performing pre-defined drilling procedures automatically. This study focuses on implementing a new technology called iGPS into the fastening-hole-drilling process, which is a critical process in aircraft manufacturing. The proposed system exhibits better than 100-micron 3D accuracy under the predefined working space. Based on the proposed EEF fastening-hole machining process, the corresponding processes and programs are developed, and its feasibility is studied.

The accurate measurement of center position and orientation of SMD VR by using machine vision (머신비젼을 이용한 SMD VR의 중심위치와 홈방향 정밀계측)

  • Jhang, Kyung-Young;Kim, Byung-Yup;Han, Chang-Su;Park, Jong-Hyun;Gam, Do-Young
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.21 no.8
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    • pp.1339-1347
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    • 1997
  • The automation of final inspection and tuning process in the manufacturing of electric products is hot issue now, because it is the only part that has not been wholey automized yet, mainly due to the difficulties to handle so small size of VR which is the final tuning point in the most of electric products. For the automation of this process, at first the accurate measurement of position and orientation of SMD VR on PCB in real time is strongly needed. In this paper, a new image processing algorithm to detect the center position and orientation of target VR by using machine vision is proposed for automatic final tuning of the 8mm camcoder's performance. In the method, the outline feature of object is used actively. The usefulness of the proposed methods were tested by several experiments, and the results showed enough accuracy for both of position and orientation. Additatively, we discussed about the total visual system construction and preprocessing of image.

A Study on the Platform for Big Data Analysis of Manufacturing Process (제조 공정 빅데이터 분석을 위한 플랫폼 연구)

  • Ku, Jin-Hee
    • Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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    • v.7 no.5
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    • pp.177-182
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    • 2017
  • As major ICT technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, and Big Data are being applied to manufacturing, smart factories are beginning to be built. The key of smart factory implementation is the ability to acquire and analyze data of the factory. Therefore, the need for a big data analysis platform is increasing. The purpose of this study is to construct a platform for big data analysis of manufacturing process and propose integrated method for analysis. The proposed platform is a RHadoop-based structure that integrates analysis tool R and Hadoop to distribute a large amount of datasets. It can store and analyze big data collected in the unit process and factory in the automation system directly in HBase, and it has overcome the limitations of RDB - based analysis. Such a platform should be developed in consideration of the unit process suitability for smart factories, and it is expected to be a guide to building IoT platforms for SMEs that intend to introduce smart factories into the manufacturing process.

Manufacturing convergence simulation system effect for the degree of perfection improvement of the new product (개발제품의 완성도 향상을 위한 제조 융합 시뮬레이션 시스템 효과 -S사(社) 사례 중심-)

  • Cho, Yong-Hwa
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.13 no.6
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    • pp.91-103
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    • 2015
  • To increase the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers products, CAE system, process and fast delivery of development information and implementation of retrieval system introduced for manufacturers is necessary situation For this purpose, this study analysed instance to build integrated design simulation system that provide design automation, modular design, design standards, automation of quality verification and design knowledge. Also, we discuss that improve design of the new product and increasing the satisfaction of our customers. Completed development of simulation systems are the basic steps, and pilot operation about new product. During pilot operation, the systems is improved. Through this process, the experimental data accumulated to increase the effectiveness of the simulation, and improve the utilization. Therefore, this study have many theoretical, practical value for growing global company.

A Study on Modeling Automation of Human Engineering Simulation Using Multi Kinect Depth Cameras (여러 대의 키넥트 뎁스 카메라를 이용한 인간공학 시뮬레이션 모델링 자동화에 관한 연구)

  • Jun, Chanmo;Lee, Ju Yeon;Noh, Sang Do
    • Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.9-19
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    • 2016
  • Applying human engineering simulation to analyzing work capability and movements of operators during manufacturing is highly demanded. However, difficulty in modeling digital human required for simulation makes engineers to be reluctant to utilize human simulation for their tasks. This paper addresses such problem on human engineering simulation by developing the technology to automatize human modeling with multiple Kinects at different depths. The Kinects enable us to acquire the movements of digital human which are essential data for implementing human engineering simulation. In this paper, we present a system for modeling automation of digital human. Especially, the system provides a way of generating the digital model of workers' movement and position using multiple Kinects which cannot be generated by single Kinect. Lastly, we verify the effects of the developed system in terms of modeling time and accuracy by applying the system to four different scenarios. In conclusion, the proposed system makes it possible to generate the digital human model easily and reduce costs and time for human engineering simulation.

A Study on XR Technology for Digital Twin of Smart Factory (스마트 공장의 디지털 트윈을 위한 XR기술에 관한 연구)

  • Soek-Hee Lee
    • Journal of Practical Engineering Education
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    • v.16 no.1_spc
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 2024
  • The introduction of smart factory digital twins is a concept that has already been proposed to increase productivity in the manufacturing industry through CPS(Cyber Physics System), and has been applied to specific industrial process stages or partially introduced in stages where simulation is required. However, with the recent development of the 4th Industrial Revolution technology, it is receiving attention again along with XR (Extended Reality) technology. However, because there are not many effective cases, this study analyzed the devices, equipment, and technology of the manufacturing process to build a digital twin applying digital threads and synchronized signals and information to control, remote control, and produce intelligent process automation equipment. A platform capable of analyzing information was proposed and developed. Through this, we designed and built an XR content service platform that can support artificial intelligence and developed it to enable control, remote control, and analysis of production information. A possible platform was proposed and developed. We hope that this study will be helpful in conducting research on many cases, and in the future, expanded research on increasing productivity in each part of the process and production is needed through intelligent models.

A Study of Improvement the Productivity of the Industrial System using Electronics and Computer Technology (전자장비와 컴퓨터기술을 이용한 산업시스템의 생산성 개선에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Keun-Ho;Ryu, Gab-Sang
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.593-598
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    • 2014
  • To solve the labor shortage of skilled workers, the ship building industry needs the automation and mechanization. Especially, compared with other process, handrail manufacturing process of ship building falls behind the automation. In this paper, we designed and implemented a flat-iron automation system using computer convergence technology that can be used in the production of handrails in shipbuilding. The system's machine part was designed by considering the efficiency, productivity, and stability of the cutting process, and checked the stability of the structure using CATIA and ANSYS. The system's control part was used the PCNC controller to provide openness and scalability. And the part was made for system control and monitoring the system through screen manipulation with touch-screen form. A flat-iron automatic system was developed by converging the mechanics, electronics and computer technology and it will contribute to improve the productivity of the industrial system.

Data analysis of 4M data in small and medium enterprises (빅데이터 도입을 위한 중소제조공정 4M 데이터 분석)

  • Kim, Jae Sung;Cho, Wan Sup
    • Journal of the Korean Data and Information Science Society
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    • v.26 no.5
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    • pp.1117-1128
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    • 2015
  • In order to secure an important competitive advantage in manufacturing business, an automation and information system from manufacturing process has been introduced; however, small and medium enterprises have not met the power of information in the manufacturing fields. They have been managing the manufacturing process that is depending on the operator's experience and data written by hand, which has limits to reveal cause of defective goods clearly, in the case of happening of low-grade goods. In this study, we analyze critical factors which affect the quality of some manufacturing process in terms of 4M. We also studied the automobile parts processing of the small and medium manufacturing enterprises controlled with data written by hand so as to collect the data written by hand and to utilize sensor data in the future. Analysis results show that there is no deference in defective quantity in machines, while raw materials, production quality and task tracking have significant deference.

Manufacturing Information Calculation System for Production Automation of 3-dimensional Template Used to Evaluate Shell Plate Completeness (선체 곡판 완성도 평가용 3차원 곡형의 제작 자동화를 위한 생산 정보 산출 시스템)

  • Ryu, Cheolho;Son, Seunghyeok;Shen, Huiqiang;Kim, Youngmin;Kim, Byeongseop;Jung, ChangHwan;Hwang, InHyuck;Shin, Jong-Gye
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.55 no.2
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    • pp.136-143
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    • 2018
  • 3-D templates are produced to evaluate completeness of the shell plates during the forming process, which is an essential step for the ship production. They are mostly produced in advance during the detail/production design stage, but occasionally they are requested by the shell plate forming department, because it is impossible to predict accurately the necessities of them at the design stage. This results in a huge loss of man-hour and a bottleneck. In order to resolve this issue while reducing the dependence on other department, the process of manufacturing the 3-D templates needs to be automated. Therefore, this study proposes an automatic system that calculates the manufacturing information of the 3-D templates with only geometric information of the shell plates. The system considers the thickness and the cutting method of the parts of the 3-D templates and some options are provided to reflect the intention of the worker.

A Study on Design of Real-time Big Data Collection and Analysis System based on OPC-UA for Smart Manufacturing of Machine Working

  • Kim, Jaepyo;Kim, Youngjoo;Kim, Seungcheon
    • International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.121-128
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    • 2021
  • In order to design a real time big data collection and analysis system of manufacturing data in a smart factory, it is important to establish an appropriate wired/wireless communication system and protocol. This paper introduces the latest communication protocol, OPC-UA (Open Platform Communication Unified Architecture) based client/server function, applied user interface technology to configure a network for real-time data collection through IoT Integration. Then, Database is designed in MES (Manufacturing Execution System) based on the analysis table that reflects the user's requirements among the data extracted from the new cutting process automation process, bush inner diameter indentation measurement system and tool monitoring/inspection system. In summary, big data analysis system introduced in this paper performs SPC (statistical Process Control) analysis and visualization analysis with interface of OPC-UA-based wired/wireless communication. Through AI learning modeling with XGBoost (eXtream Gradient Boosting) and LR (Linear Regression) algorithm, quality and visualization analysis is carried out the storage and connection to the cloud.