Title :
Flexible manufacturing for the assembly of small electric DC motors
Author :
Patterson, Paul ; Capindale, Dave
Author_Institution :
Autom. Tooling Syst. Inc., USA
Abstract :
The objective of this paper is to present new approaches in flexible manufacturing technology as applied to the assembly of small electric DC motors. A complete, integrated workcell utilizing the SuperbotTM family of high speed manipulators for assembly and material handling, and machine vision for locating and orienting different styles of component parts is discussed. The high performance and lower cost of the automation modules used in this system provide a more cost effective approach to flexible manufacturing
Keywords :
DC motors; assembling; flexible manufacturing systems; industrial manipulators; small electric machines; Superbot high speed manipulators; assembly; automation modules; flexible manufacturing; machine vision; material handling; small electric DC motors;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation Conference, 1997, and Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Conference. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Rosemont, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3959-2
DOI :
10.1109/EEIC.1997.651130