Title :
Process Control for Robotic Surface Finishing
Author :
Somes, Steven D. ; Buckmaster, David J. ; Newman, Wyatt S.
Author_Institution :
Western Robotics Co., Kirtland, OH
Abstract :
Process control methods are developed that leverage compliant robot control, CAD model data extracts, self-acquired surface geometry measurements, and strategy based programming to finish grind cast turbine blades. The processes achieve high finishes, accommodate varying work needs, and require only a brief teaching session to program for new parts.
Keywords :
blades; compliance control; industrial robots; process control; surface finishing; CAD model data; compliant robot control; grind cast turbine blades; process control; robotic surface finishing; surface geometry measurement; Blades; Computational geometry; Data mining; Education; Process control; Robot control; Robot programming; Solid modeling; Surface finishing; Turbines;
Conference_Titel :
Robotics and Automation, 2007 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Roma
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0601-3
Electronic_ISBN :
1050-4729
DOI :
10.1109/ROBOT.2007.363890
