Design, refinement, implementation and prototype testing of a reconfigurable lathe-mill

Aguilar, Arturo; Román-Flores, Armando; Huegel, Joel C.

doi:10.1016/j.jmsy.2013.01.003

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“…Modularity, Convertibility, Integrability, Scalability etc. are the core characteristics of RMT [1,17,24,32]. Modularity means that both hardware and software modules of RMT should be modular so that it can be easily added or replace as per requirements [2,33,34].…”

Section: Reconfigurable Machine Toolmentioning

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“…part change, features change and cycle time change) Yao et al [19] Enhanced the scalability and reusability of CNC machine tool by using invisible numerical control (INC) system Katz and Moon [20] Developed the concept of Virtual arc type machine tool to increase the scalability and convertibility Dhupia et al [21], Son et al [22] Discussed the RMT design principles to develop Arc-Type Reconfigurable Machine Tool for producing a family of parts. He analyzed the kinematics and dynamics behavior of this machine tool Gadalla and Xue [23] Emphasized on architecture design, configuration design of reconfiguration machine tool based on modular design approach for adding or removing the different parts of machine tool Aguilar et al [24] Develop a reconfigurable machine in which turning and milling operation can be performed in a single platform. Further, he demonstrated the reconfigurability such as modularity, integrability and convertibility of RMT Linke et al [25] Developed a prototype model of multipurpose grinding machine in which, he implemented the re-usability, reconfigurability and multi functionality concepts Fadlovich et al [26] Developed a self controlled modular machine tool for enhancing the modularity and convertibility of reconfigurable machine…”

Section: Module Library To Develop Reconfigurable Drill Machine Tool mentioning

confidence: 99%

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A conceptual development of reconfigurable drill machine tool (RDMT)

2019

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Reconfigurable machine tools are emerging as new generation machine tools for dealing with the fluctuating market scenario and immense competition between original equipment manufacturers. New approaches, mechanism and designs principles are required for the development of these machine tools in manufacturing systems. A lot of research work has been done in reconfigurable machine tool (i.e. lathe, milling, shaper, NC, CNC etc.) but still less work has been conducted to develop reconfigurable drilling machine. This paper presents a modular approach to develop Reconfigurable Drilling Machine Tool, which will allow the machine not only to reconfigure the modules in a certain way for performing a specific task but also to develop a new type of machine which can incorporate all the features of reconfiguration for the production of multiple part families on a single platform. A module library, which includes basic and auxiliary modules, is implemented on this machine tool to explain the core features (i.e. scalability, modularity, convertibility and flexibility). Probably, this proposed design contributes a theoretical approach for the reconfiguration features of drilling machine in Reconfigurable Manufacturing System and this proposed design is illustrated through a figure, which is developed on design software (i.e. solid works platform).

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A conceptual development of reconfigurable drill machine tool (RDMT)

2019

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“…Equation (11) shows that when p is small (e.g. p = 1), emphasis is placed on maximizing group efficiency.…”

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Evaluation and optimization of the design schemes of reconfigurable machine tools based on multiple-attribute decision-making

Yang

Xin

2018

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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A reconfigurable manufacturing system is one designed for rapid change in its structure, to quickly adjust its production capacity and functionality within a part family. Aiming at the diversity, cost and complexity of reconfiguration design, a method for evaluating the design scheme of a reconfigurable machine tool based on VIKOR is proposed. The module similarity between a reconfigurable machine tool and a prototype machine tool is defined, and on this basis, three quantitative evaluation indicators are established as follows: the module chain similarity determines the difficulty, effort, time and efficiency of machine tool reconstruction; the module interface complexity determines the feasibility and complexity of the disassembly and assembly of the reconfiguration module; and the reconfiguration cost determines the economic advantages of reconfigurable machines relative to fixed-structure equipment. According to three indicators, a multiattribute decision-making method based on VIKOR is used to evaluate, calculate and sort the design scheme set of the reconfigurable machine tool, and the optimal feasible solution is obtained. An example of the reconfiguration design of a machine tool is analysed to verify the validity and feasibility of the proposed method compared with the methods of simple average weighting and technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution.

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“…Because of the importance of multi-functional products, different methods have been proposed for design of multi-functional products, such as the reconfigurable design, adaptive design, modular design, and product family design. There are two kinds of reconfigurable design applications: one is the reconfiguration of manufacturing system resources to meet different design requirements [1][2][3][4], and the other is the reconfiguration of product function modules to form different design solutions [5][6][7]. The adaptive design was proposed by Gu et al [8] to design products that can meet different needs in product design and applications.…”

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A Time Correlation Based Clustering Method for a Design of a Transformable Product

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A single-function product cannot meet various needs of different users when the product user or use environment changes. A transformable product with multiple functions can meet different needs of users. It is critical to determine product functions that a transformable product should have in the product design. However, it is a challenge to decide required functional components of a transformable product in the design process. A clustering method is proposed in this paper using undirected graphs for segmentations of needs in the time dimension. A need-based function model is built to form product function chains based on cost of the function transition distance between different function chains. Undirected graphs of the function chains are constructed according to the similarity of product functions. The interrelated subgraphs are then used to form multiple functions of a transformable product based on segmentations. A wheelchair is developed as an example to verify the proposed method. The method improves the design process of transformable products accurately and effectively.

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Design, refinement, implementation and prototype testing of a reconfigurable lathe-mill

Cited by 37 publications

References 4 publications

A conceptual development of reconfigurable drill machine tool (RDMT)

A conceptual development of reconfigurable drill machine tool (RDMT)

Evaluation and optimization of the design schemes of reconfigurable machine tools based on multiple-attribute decision-making

A Time Correlation Based Clustering Method for a Design of a Transformable Product

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