Low Cost Automation Using Electro Pneumatic System - An Online Case Study in Multistation Part Transfer, Drilling and Tapping Machine

This paper discusses the case study and, comparison of productivity of a component using a real time multi stationed AUTOMATED ROTARY TRANSFER LINE used for Drilling, tapping and inspecting a standard block of size 50 X 50 X 75 mm with drill size diameter 5 x 20 mm long and tapping the drill by M6 machine Tap. The clamping of the component, part transfer and feed of the drilling machine spindle is done using electro-pneumatics. The total logic of the system is based on Low cost automation with the micro controllers. The following studies are carried out 1. Time saved by component handling (loading and unloading), using pneumatic clamping, 2. Increase in productivity both qualitative and quantitative, 3. Improved repeatability and accuracy, 4. Less human intervention, indirectly reduction in operator fatigue, 5. Less rejection due to automatic controls, and 6. Minimization of production costs.