Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2022
Department
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Department of Applied Computing
Abstract
As part of the advanced programmable logic controllers (PLC) course at Michigan Tech, this class project is performed on a mechatronics system gifted by Donald Engineering, a Michigan-based supplier of industrial automation systems and components. This paper explores the functionality and ladder programming of a four-axis robot enclosed in a cage with one side guarded by an optical fence. The robot has pneumatically actuated X-Y linear motion and a pneumatic gripper. Furthermore, the Z-axis motion and gripper wrist rotation are controlled by servo motors. A human machine interface (HMI) is also present, and it allows for easy manipulation and programming of the robot. This type robot can be used to transfer small components between conveyer belts or for light assembly functions. This paper details of the system’s components, operation, and custom programming.
Publication Title
Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration 2022
Recommended Citation
Z. Liu, C. Johnston, A. Leino, T. Winter, A. Sergeyev, M. Gauthier, N. Rawashdeh, “An Industrial Pneumatic and Servo Four-axis Robotic Gripper System: Description and Unitronics Ladder Logic Programming”, 2022 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), Tempe, AZ Feb. 4-11 2022, ASEE. Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/michigantech-p/16522
Version
Postprint
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Computer Engineering Commons, Computer Sciences Commons, Electrical and Computer Engineering Commons
Publisher's Statement
This paper was submitted to the ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), Tempe, AZ Feb. 4-11 2022. ©2022 American Society for Engineering Education.