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Korean Society of Die & Mold Engineering (한국금형공학회)
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A study on the development of an automated device for the transportation of roof tiles using electromagnetic grippers

전자석 그리퍼를 이용한 기와 받침틀 이송 자동화 장비 개발에 관한 연구

  • Byung-Soo Kang (Research Institute of Clean Manufacturing System, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH)) ;
  • Hyeong-Min Yoo (School of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH))
  • 강병수 (한국생산기술연구원 청정기술연구소) ;
  • 유형민 (한국기술교육대학교 기계공학부)
  • Received : 2023.06.19
  • Accepted : 2023.06.30
  • Published : 2023.06.30
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Abstract

This study aims to enhance the price and quality competitiveness of imported tiles by developing a robotic tile production automation line. The development process involved several steps, such as requirement analysis, derivation of technical specifications, conceptual design, engineering feasibility review, detailed design, and production. Emphasis was placed on the transfer process of the tiles' molds, and technological advancements were achieved through engineering interpretation, feasibility review, and performance evaluation. The developed automation system incorporates key specifications to ensure a transfer success rate of over 90%, thereby ensuring stable transportation of the tiles and minimizing defect rates during production. The maximum weight capacity for tile pick-up was set above 6 kg, allowing effective handling of tiles weighing 6 kg or less in automated tasks. Furthermore, the system enables safe and precise movement of the tiles to the desired location, with a transfer distance of at least 1.3 m and a transfer speed exceeding 0.2 m/sec, thereby increasing production efficiency.

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