Electromagnet Gripping in Iron Foundry Automation Part I: Principles and Framework
Robot grippers are employed to position and retain parts in automated assembly operations. This paper presents an overview of electromagnet part handling framework in an iron foundry and an equivalent electromagnet circuit model. The manner in which this whole concept of automated gripping system operates will be discussed in this paper. The material handling system uses machine vision system coupled with conveyor motion and Ethernet communication strategy to assist the material handling system for transporting the foundry parts. The paper provides an overview of the electromagnet principles at play. The electromagnet interaction with the part is the key issue in the robust handling of this automated foundry system. This paper helps in the realization of the concept of automation in an iron foundry, in which the number of published studies is very limited.
Keywords: Iron Foundry Automation, Electromagnet Gripper Characterestics, Handling Metalcasting
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Rhythm Suren Wadhwa
Rhythm Suren Wadhwa is a PhD student at the department of production and quality engineering, NTNU. She has worked in the Manufacturing Automation industry for five years. Current research interests include assembly automation, optimization techniques, assembly simulation and industrial robotics. She was the president of Society of Women Engineers at the University of Michigan. She has a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan, and Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Processes Automation Engineering.
Terje-Lien
Terje Kristoffer Lien is a Professor in Manufacturing Automation and Robotics at the department of Production and Quality Engineering, NTNU. He has been active in the deveopment of cellular manufacturing systems. His work has attracted international interest, in particular the use of force feedback as a programming tool, and as an enhancment of the control of robots used for grinding operations.
Rhythm Suren Wadhwa
Rhythm Suren Wadhwa is a PhD student at the department of production and quality engineering, NTNU. She has worked in the Manufacturing Automation industry for five years. Current research interests include assembly automation, optimization techniques, assembly simulation and industrial robotics. She was the president of Society of Women Engineers at the University of Michigan. She has a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan, and Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Processes Automation Engineering.
Terje-Lien
Terje Kristoffer Lien is a Professor in Manufacturing Automation and Robotics at the department of Production and Quality Engineering, NTNU. He has been active in the deveopment of cellular manufacturing systems. His work has attracted international interest, in particular the use of force feedback as a programming tool, and as an enhancment of the control of robots used for grinding operations.
