Title :
A manufacturing system for automated production of polystyrene molds
Author :
Viswanathan, A. ; Jouaneh, M. ; Datseris, P. ; Palm, W.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Rhode Island Univ., Kingston, RI, USA
fDate :
9/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A compact automated system cuts complicated contours on prefabricated polystyrene blocks which are used as molds to cast Cerrobend, which is used as a shield in radiation therapy. The authors describe the development of the prototype, including details for machine configuration, motion planning and cutting experiments
Keywords :
cutting; machine tools; path planning; polymers; position control; Cerrobend casting; cutting; manufacturing system; motion planning; polystyrene mold making; radiation therapy shield; Biomedical applications of radiation; Humans; Lead; Manufacturing systems; Production systems; Protection; Prototypes; Robotics and automation; Springs; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Robotics & Automation Magazine, IEEE
