Automated Work Cell

Team Do-All Robotics was tasked to improve the existing Robotic Workcell located in the Senior Design Suite. This project includes a second generation design of the workcell itself with hopes of making a sturdier, more modular workcell that is able to handle tasks of higher precision and of a wider variety. The ME Department also assigned the team to create a standalone instruction manual that incoming teams could use as a resource to better understand the full capabilities of the DENSO Robotic Arm and be able to program the workcell to meet a wide variety of manufacturing needs

Problem Statement
The University of Idaho Mechanical Engineering Department is needing to redesign their current Robotic Arm workcell. A 2nd generation work-cell needs to be developed such that it is more modular, for easier reconfiguration, and able to incorporate another arm to improve the cell’s flexibility in manufacturing capabilities. The cell should also be made more ridged to improve the base stability of the robot. Also documentation of how to setup the robot, and how it functions should be compiled so future groups have a shorter learning curve.

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<!--*This machine is intended to operated by one person


 * Wear proper eye protection


 * Establish solid footing before operation


 * Keep hands away from press points of operation


 * Keep fingers out of pin holes


 * Guard the work piece to prevent projectiles from reaching operator


 * All pins must be fully inserted before applying pressure


 * Never exceed the recommended stroke of 5 inches for this press. Exceeding the stroke will cause damage to the inner packing.

Inspection
Check for physical damage such as bent components, or leaking oil. If Leaking oil is noticed refer to the Troubleshooting guide.

Basics

 * Remove the table pins from the table and raise or lower the table with the crank to the desired height.


 * Insert the table pins back into the table fully and unwind the crank to remove the tension off of the cables.


 * Use the needed cross members if the part is too small to fit the table.


 * Make sure the release valve hand wheel is closed so that the pump holds pressure.


 * Center the part under the screw nose.


 * Slowly pump the handle with an up and down motion.


 * Once initial contact between the part and the screw head happens make sure the part is centered under the head before continuing.


 * Slowly in a consistent movement pump the handle.

*If the part starts to bend, or lean to one side stop immediately and release the pressure.
 * If you are pressing out a part you will have to catch the falling part from under the table.


 * Once the part is pressed out or the part is pressed in, slowly release the pressure and allow the head to raise back to the top position.

End of Work
If no other parts are needing pressed
 * Leave the release valve open so the head stays at the upper level.


 * Clean the area around the press, it should be as clean as you found it.

Best Practices
Some of the best practices to follow:


 * Keeping platform clear of debris.


 * Smoothing application of pressure.


 * Centering the part in the press.


 * Securing any non moving parts or fixtures with clamps.

Troubleshooting
*If you see any of the following symptoms see the Machine Shop Manager before proceeding with use.