• Title/Summary/Keyword: Automation in Assembly

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Development of GRAFCET programming tool for sequential control of one-board computer (GRAFCET에 의한 단일 기판 컴퓨터의 순차제어용 프로그래밍 도구의 개발)

  • 국금환;김민환;최기봉
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 1991.10a
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    • pp.894-899
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    • 1991
  • GRAFCET is the program language for a sequential control and utilized in the description of sequence of a process. This study is to implement GRAFCET editor and compiler for personnel computer. The GRAFCET editor module is developed to use as menu-driven method based on the graphic screen and the graphic symbol. So, users can use it interactively. The GRAFCET compiler module analyzes the already drawed GRAFCET diagram, then translates it to Z80 assembly code. After generating Z80 machine code from assembly code, we can send the outputed machine code file to Z80 one-board computer through RS232C. We have developed the GRAFCET programming tool to utilize under IBM PC/AT with the VGA monitor, and it may be contribute to low cost automation system.

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Automation Planning System of Block assembly using an OPEN CASCADE (OPEN CASCADE를 이용한 블록조립 자동 계획 시스템)

  • Sheen, Dong-Mok;Choi, Sang-Su
    • Proceedings of the Korea Committee for Ocean Resources and Engineering Conference
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    • 2003.05a
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    • pp.17-21
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    • 2003
  • This paper presents a CAD interface system that imports CAD model data and exports input information to a CAPP(Compute Aided Process Planning) system to generate a sequence for block assembly operations. In developing this system we use an open architecture CAD kernel, OpenCASCASE. The functions of the system developed are visualization of the product, definition of relations between parts, and generation of relation graph and input file for CAPP. The functions are demonstrated with a simple example.

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Redesign of Automobile Heater Blower Motor for Assemblability and Automation (자동차 송풍모터의 조립용이성과 자동화를 위한 재설계)

  • Mok, Hak-Soo;Cho, Jong-Rae
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.16 no.11
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    • pp.36-46
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    • 1999
  • This paper proposes a redesign procedure for assemblability and automatic assembly of an automobile heater blower motor. According to the procedure, redesign alternatives are generated, then the alternatives are evaluated by a weighted objectives method to select one optimal redesign alternative. First, the redesign objectives are identified and the assemblability of the current motor is evaluated to decide redesign rules. Finally, the redesign variants and alternatives are generated using the redesign criteria. This information is then evaluated to select an optimal alternative, determined by weighted evaluation criteria which is established in advance.

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Control of Welding Distortion for Thin Panel Block Structure using Mechanical Tensioning Method (기계적 인장법을 이용한 박판 평 블록의 용접변형 제어)

  • Kim, Sang-Il
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.43 no.1 s.145
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    • pp.68-74
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    • 2006
  • The welding distortion of a hull structure in the shipbuilding industry is inevitable at each assembly stage. This geometric inaccuracy caused by the welding distortion tends to preclude the introduction of automation and mechanization and needs the additional man-hours for the adjusting work at the following assembly stage. To overcome this problem, a distortion control method should be applied. For this purpose, it is necessary to develop an accurate prediction method which can explicitly account for the influence of various factors on the welding distortion. The validity of the prediction method must be also clarified through experiments. For the purpose of reducing the weld-induced bending deflection, this paper proposes the mechanical tensioning method (MTM) as the optimum distortion control method. The validity of this method has been substantiated by a number of numerical simulations and actual measurements.

Preliminary Study of Modulization Construction Method on Concrete Structure for High-rise Building (고층 콘크리트 구조물 모듈화 시공 시스템 기초연구)

  • Koh, Min-Hyeok;Cho, Chang-Yeon;Shin, Tae-Hong;Kwon, Soon-Wook;Kim, Yea-Sang;Chin, Sang-Yoon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute Of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • 2008.11a
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    • pp.334-339
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    • 2008
  • Construction that over 70% of the structure consists of concrete gets bigger and higher gradually and the demand of that is increasing as well. However, it's not easy to supply young and skilled persons on construction site because of social avoidance phenomena about 3D occupation, so it causes serious problems like aging and shortage of technicians. To solve the problems, executives related to the construction field make a management effort in various ways such as construction period shortening, labor productivity improvement and good quality but recently, they have an increasing interest in the necessity of the modularization of the high-rise building and the automation of the engineering development for the strengthening of international competitive power as more active and long-term alternatives. Therefore, this study is to propose the roadmap in order to make lots of efforts in developing construction technologies of high-rise buildings by performing a foundation study, the strategy for 4-step research development, on modularized construction system of concrete structure of high-rise buildings through domestic and foreign preceding research analyses associated with optimal design modularization technique, module factory automation and assembly automation of modularized objects.

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BIM-based Lift Planning Workflow for On-site Assembly in Modular Construction Projects

  • Hu, Songbo;Fang, Yihai;Moehler, Robert
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2020.12a
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    • pp.63-74
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    • 2020
  • The assembly of modular construction requires a series of thoroughly-considered decisions for crane lifting including the crane model selection, crane location planning, and lift path planning. Traditionally, this decision-making process is empirical and time-consuming, requiring significant human inputs. Recently, research efforts have been dedicated to improving lift planning practices by leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as automated data acquisition, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and computational algorithms. It has been demonstrated that these technologies have advanced lift planning to some degree. However, the advancements tend to be fragmented and isolated. There are two hurdles prevented a systematic improvement of lift planning practices. First, the lack of formalized lift planning workflow, outlining the procedure and necessary information. Secondly, there is also an absence of a shared information environment, enabling storages, updates and the distribution of information to stakeholders in a timely manner. Thus, this paper aims to overcome the hurdles. The study starts with a literature review in combination with document analysis, enabling the initial workflow and information flow. These were contextualised through a series of interviews with Australian practitioners in the crane-related industry, and systematically analysed and schematically validated through an expert panel. Findings included formalized workflow and corresponding information exchanges in a traditional lift planning practice via a Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN). The traditional practice is thus reviewed to identify opportunities for further enhancements. Finally, a BIM-based lift planning workflow is proposed, which integrates the scattered technologies (e.g. BIM and computational algorithms) with the aim of supporting lift planning automation. The resulting framework is setting out procedures that need to be developed and the potential obstacles towards automated lift planning are identified.

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A Study on the Framework of Decision Making on the Facility Investment of Production Automation Using CYCLONE Techniques (사이클론 기법 기반 생산자동화의 설비투자 의사결정 Framework에 관한 연구)

  • Jeong, Hyeon-ki;Lee, Dong-soo;Bae, Jeong-hoon;Shin, Sung-chul;Kim, Soo-young;Lee, Jae-chul;Jeong, Bo-yong
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.53 no.5
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    • pp.420-427
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    • 2016
  • The marine equipment companies expanding facility investment in accordance with the booming economy are suffering from the reduced demand and the growth of chinese businesses. In this regard, the risk of overinvestment and the importance of prudent equipment investment must be reconsidered. Thus, in this study we performed a productivity and economical efficiency analysis in order to evaluate the investment value on production facilities in a company under the present conditions. The freezer of a fishing vessel manufactured by N company is selected as the subject of our study, while the assembly and welding cooling plates are configured as the scope of automation. Analysis on productivity and economical efficiency was conducted through CYCLONE (Cyclic Operation Network) simulation and economic analysis methods after analyzing the production process of freezer. The proposed analytical technique can be used to support the investment decision in production automation equipment of fishing vessels freezer.

Improvement of legal systems of automobile in the era of the 4th industrial revolution (4차 산업혁명 시대의 자동차 관련 법제의 합리적 개선방안)

  • Park, Jong-Su
    • Journal of Legislation Research
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    • no.53
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    • pp.269-310
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    • 2017
  • This article aims at the study on Improvement of legal System which is related to automated vehicles in the era of the 4th industrial revolution. Legal aspects of driving automation have two view points. One is to permit a automated vehicle, the other is to regulate the behavior of driver on the road. Signifying elements of the 4th industrial revolution are IoT, AI, big data, cloud computing etc. Automated vehicles are the imbodiment of those new ICT technologies. The vehicle management act(VMA) rules about vehicle registration and approval of vehicle types. VMA defines a automated vehicle as a vehicle which can be self driven without handling of driver or passenger. Vehicle makers can take temporary driving permission for testing and research the driving automation. Current definition of automated vehicle of VMA is not enough for including all levels of SAE driving automation. In the VMA must be made also a new vehicle safty standard for automated vehicle. In the national assembly is curruntly pending three draft bills about legislation of artificial intelligence. Driving automation and AI technologies must be parallel developed. It is highly expected that more proceeding research of driving automation can be realized as soon as possible.

Improvement of machining process for mold parts using on-machine measuring system and CAM automation (기상측정 및 CAM 자동화를 통한 금형 제작 공정 개선)

  • Park, Hae-Woong;Yun, Jae-Woong;Lee, Chun-Kyu
    • Design & Manufacturing
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.21-26
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    • 2022
  • In the CNC machining process, problems such as lowering of machine operation rate, setting errors, and machining precision occur due to the increase in setting time and preparation time. These machining errors cause delays in delivery and increase in cost due to an increase in the number of mounting and dismounting of the workpiece, an increase in measurement and reprocessing time, and an increase in the finishing time in the assembly process. Therefore, in this study, by automating the setting of the work piece using OMV (On Machine Verification), which is a meteorological measurement system, the preparation time for machining the work piece and the setting accuracy were improved, the rework rate was reduced, and the mold manufacturing process was shortened. Through the advancement, standardzation, and automation of the mold part manufacturing process, we have improved productivity by minimizing low-value-added repetitive tasks. In addition, the measurement time was reduced by more than 50% and the machining measurement rate was improved by more than 20%, eliminating repetitive work for correcting machining defects, and reducing the work preparation time by more than 15% through automatic setting.