Feasibility Study of Implementing an Industrial Robot For Induction Hardening Machine
Nyameke, Emmanuel (2013)
Nyameke, Emmanuel
Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013102216255
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013102216255
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The objective of the thesis was to make a feasibility study of implementing an industrial robot for the induction hardening machine.
Various industrial robots were studied and compared in the thesis to find a suitable robot. A cost analysis of using a human and the robot for that task and the practical demonstration of the appropriate industrial robot which is suitable for induction hardening were also made. Finally, articulated robot was chosen due to its good working area and enough working axis.
In this study qualitative research method was used. In-depth interview and participant observation process were employed in achieving the results. The result of the cost analysis between the human operator and the robot to run the induction machine showed witness that the use of the robot increases production and is more profitable.
Various industrial robots were studied and compared in the thesis to find a suitable robot. A cost analysis of using a human and the robot for that task and the practical demonstration of the appropriate industrial robot which is suitable for induction hardening were also made. Finally, articulated robot was chosen due to its good working area and enough working axis.
In this study qualitative research method was used. In-depth interview and participant observation process were employed in achieving the results. The result of the cost analysis between the human operator and the robot to run the induction machine showed witness that the use of the robot increases production and is more profitable.