DESIGN FOR ASSEMBLY: ROBOTS

Robots can slash assembly costs, but as with any other assembly process, robot-based techniques must be taken into account at the design stage. The analysis procedure outlined in this article shows how the right design decisions can cut the cost of robotic assembly. An example is given to show how the analysis system works. The example considered is a small pneumatic piston. In conclusion, the article discusses software aids for use with common microcomputers that can ease the time pressure of design schedules.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Penton Publishing Company

  Penton Building, 1111 Chester Avenue
  Cleveland, OH  United States  44113
• Authors:
  • Dewhurst, P
  • Boothroyd, G
• Publication Date: 1984-2-23

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 72-76
• Serial:
  • Machine Design
  • Volume: 56
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Penton Media, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0024-9114

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Assembly lines; Costs; Robots; Software
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost analysis
• Subject Areas: Finance; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00391152
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-037 048
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Nov 30 1984 12:00AM