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Structural Analysis of Cold Draw Bar Packaging Automation System (Cold Drawn Bar 포장 자동화 기계설비에 관한 구조해석)

  • Chin, Do-Hun
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.63-68
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    • 2020
  • In this study, we analyzed a cold draw (CD) bar packaging automation facility to examine its structural safety. The structural analysis focused on the frame part of the automatic packing machine for the CD round rod widely used in the industrial field, as well as the package supply device, banding suit, and crane part. As a result, we concluded that the structural safety for the banding suit, crane, and package supply device have been secured (safety factors of 9.8, 7.5, and 14.5, respectively). In addition, the safety factor of the transfer was 4.0.

A Regular Expression Matching Algorithm Based on High-Efficient Finite Automaton

  • Wang, Jianhua;Cheng, Lianglun;Liu, Jun
    • Journal of Computing Science and Engineering
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.78-86
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    • 2014
  • Aiming to solve the problems of high memory access and big storage space and long matching time in the regular expression matching of extended finite automaton (XFA), a new regular expression matching algorithm based on high-efficient finite automaton is presented in this paper. The basic idea of the new algorithm is that some extra judging instruments are added at the starting state in order to reduce any unnecessary transition paths as well as to eliminate any unnecessary state transitions. Consequently, the problems of high memory access consumption and big storage space and long matching time during the regular expression matching process of XFA can be efficiently improved. The simulation results convey that our proposed scheme can lower approximately 40% memory access, save about 45% storage space consumption, and reduce about 12% matching time during the same regular expression matching process compared with XFA, but without degrading the matching quality.

Numerical and Experimental Investigation on the Tube Forming in the Radial-Forward Extrusion

  • Ko Beong-Du;Jang Dong-Hwan;Choi Ho-Joon;Hwang Beong-Bok
    • International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.26-33
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    • 2005
  • In this paper, the tube forming by radial-forward extrusion is analyzed by numerical simulation and experiments. The paper discusses the effect of process variables such as gap height, relative gap width and die comer radius on tube forming. The influence of deformation patterns of flange in radial extrusion on forward extrusion for tube forming is investigated and summarized in terms of the maximum forming force and hardness variations along the extrusion path. Furthermore the external defects are shown experimentally during the forming operation. Based on finite element analysis in conjunction with experimental test in Al alloy, analysis is performed for important parameter combination in order to reduce forming defects. Eventually, the process parameters for safe forming are suggested in order to reduce the forming defects.

Power Distribution Control Scheme for a Three-phase Interleaved DC/DC Converter in the Charging and Discharging Processes of a Battery Energy Storage System

  • Xie, Bing;Wang, Jianze;Jin, Yu;Ji, Yanchao;Ma, Chong
    • Journal of Power Electronics
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.1211-1222
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    • 2018
  • This study presents a power distribution control scheme for a three-phase interleaved parallel DC/DC converter in a battery energy storage system. To extend battery life and increase the power equalization rate, a control method based on the nth order of the state of charge (SoC) is proposed for the charging and discharging processes. In the discharging process, the battery sets with high SoC deliver more power, whereas those with low SoC deliver less power. Therefore, the SoC between each battery set gradually decreases. However, in the two-stage charging process, the battery sets with high SoC absorb less power, and thus, a power correction algorithm is proposed to prevent the power of each particular battery set from exceeding its rated power. In the simulation performed with MATLAB/Simulink, results show that the proposed scheme can rapidly and effectively control the power distribution of the battery sets in the charging and discharging processes.

Automation of Fatigue Durability Analysis of Welded Bogie Frame using Process Integration Tool (프로세스 통합도구를 활용한 용접대차프레임 피로내구해석의 자동화)

  • Bang Je-Sung;Han Seung-Ho;Rim Chae-Whan;Lee Kwang-Ki;Lee Kwang-Soon;Song See-Yeob
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Railway
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    • v.8 no.5
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    • pp.425-433
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    • 2005
  • For the design of welded bogie frame, the concept of multidisciplinary engineering activities, i.e. static, fatigue and dynamic analysis, has been applied, in which the sharing of design parameters related with each analysis and the collaboration of the working parts in charge should be fulfilled. However, in spite of these necessities, the multi-disciplinary engineering activities couldn't be performed in practice due to tack of the automation of the required analysis. In this paper, an automation of fatigue durability analysis of welded bogie frame according to UIC-Code was proposed by using the Model Center, which enables to integrate the several tools for the fatigue durability analysis, i.e. I-DEAS, ANSYS and BFAP, and to perform iterative analysis works in relation to the geometrical change of transom support bracket. Besides, the wrapping programs to control I/O-data and interfaces of these tools were developed. The developed automation technique brings not only significant decreasing man-hour required in the durability analysis, but also providing a platform of the multidisciplinary engineering activities.

Automation of Cell Production System for Cellular Phones based on Multi-dual-arm Robots (복수의 양팔로봇을 적용한 휴대폰 셀 생산시스템의 자동화)

  • Do, Hyun Min;Kim, Doo Hyeong;Kyung, Jin Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers
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    • v.23 no.6
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    • pp.580-589
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    • 2014
  • Demands for automation in the cell production process of IT products are becoming increasingly sophisticated. In particular, the dual-arm robot has drawn attention as a solution because it has a flexibility and works similarly to humans. In this paper, we propose an automation system for cellular phone packing processes using two dual-arm robots. Applied robots are designed with specifications to meet the requirements of cellular phone packing jobs. In addition, a robotic cell production system is proposed by applying a method of task allocation for efficient packing of cellular phones. Specifically, a task is assigned to reduce takt-time and to avoid collision between two robots. Finally, we discuss some experimental results that include the packing job of five unit boxes with seven kinds of accessories.

RPA Analysis and Implications in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4차 산업혁명 시대의 RPA 분석과 시사점)

  • Kang, Ji-won;Kim, Hee-kyung;Choi, Min-Gi;Choi, Hun;Yoo, Seong-Yeol
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2021.05a
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    • pp.317-319
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    • 2021
  • Throughout the era of the fourth industrial revolution, automation is becoming more important. Recently, business automation solutions using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) are also attracting attention. Compared to the rapidly growing RPA market, related IT technologies have not been widely available and problems such as manpower shortage are growing. Therefore, this study identifies the definition and characteristics of RPA, classification by type of operation, and the impact of RPA solutions and introduction, which have significant impact on the enterprise in a short period of time. In addition, we present the development direction of RPA through implications.

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Development of M10 Hex Head Bolt Multi-stage Die Design and Forging Analysis Automation Program (M10 육각 머리 볼트 다단 금형 설계 및 단조 성형해석 자동화 프로그램 개발)

  • M. Oh;S. Yi;J.M. Choi;S. Hong
    • Transactions of Materials Processing
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    • v.33 no.5
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    • pp.341-347
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    • 2024
  • Many studies have focused on the optimal design of multi-stage forging molds. For optimal design progress, geometry parameters must be automatically modified, and the updated analysis file delivered. However, existing automation processes set and change parameters at the analysis input file stage, limiting them to simpler tasks like 2D shapes and basic process conditions (e.g., friction, elasticity), making it challenging to handle 3D asymmetric shapes. To address these limitations, an automated program was developed that modifies geometry directly in the CAD model, enabling the automation of complex 3D and asymmetrical shapes. In this process, a 3D mold is generated immediately after the drawing is input, automating the design of both the product and the mold without manual intervention. The program's effectiveness was demonstrated in the design and forging analysis of a multi-stage mold for M10 hex head bolts. This fully automated program reduced preprocessing time by approximately 6.7 times and successfully performed sensitivity analysis without manual input.

Implementation of PLC-Based Multi-modem for Process Automation of Non-destructive Inspection (비파괴검사 공정자동화를 위한 전력선통신 기반 복합통신장치의 구현)

  • Jung, Jun Hwan;Jun, Ho Ik;Kim, Hyun-Sik;Kang, Seog Geun
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.822-828
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    • 2013
  • In this paper, a multi-modem for process automation of non-destructive inspection (NDI) which possibly generates various kinds of data is implemented and verified. Here, a variety of data such as control signals, text data, image data generated by inspection devices, sensors, computers are transmitted to the multi-modem via serial, Ethernet, and coaxial cable. We exploit a communication network in which powerlines are used as backbone transmission media. Thus, the implemented multi-modem has various ports and corresponding interfaces for data transmission. As a result of practical experiments, the multi-modem maintains almost constant data rate with little waveform distortion. In addition, the experiments confirm that the modem operates normally under extreme variation of temperature. It is, therefore, considered that the multi-modem can contribute significantly to implement powerline communication (PLC)-based process automation for NDI in which various kinds of data are practically generated.