Automatic Equipment Design of Intelligent Manufacturing Flexible Production Line Based on Industrial Motorized Spindle

Based on the previous research on the production line automation, this paper carries out further research and further design and development on the basis of the original production line automation equipment. In this paper, the overall design of the automatic production line is carried out, and the various systems in the automatic production line are optimized, and the backward instruments are eliminated, and then some more advanced and convenient instruments are applied. Then, the hardware and software of the automatic production line are studied respectively, and the human-computer interaction module and real-time main control circuit module are re developed, and the electric shaft is applied to the automatic production line. Finally, the fuzzy PID controller of the stepping motor is designed. The experiment shows that the fuzzy PID control scheme is better than the traditional PID control scheme. After the rationalization of the system, the quality robustness of proactive planning is improved obviously. Then, the temperature of motorized spindle was tested.

Evaluating Pallet Investment Strategy Using Fuzzy Analytic Network Processes: A Case in Chinese Chain Supermarkets

Presently in Chinese chain supermarkets, many enterprises have built automatic equipment and information facilities in the logistics center of their supply chain systems. Modern logistics technology and equipment largely depend on the resource integration of each role in the chain (such as suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers), especially logistics facilities and equipment resources, to realize the circulation of products. The pallet, which is an indispensable basic tool for a supply chain system in the process of product circulation, is most often used in the handling, stacking, storage, and transportation of products. The process of building automation and informationization in the supply chain system of Chinese supermarket chains requires the solving of the problems of cost and sharing pallets in logistics operations. Large-scale enterprises often spend millions of dollars on investment, the failure of which can cause significant harm to the enterprise. Therefore, the authors of this paper adopted the fuzzy analytic network process (FANP), combining fuzzy and ANP models to evaluate our studied case. We utilized an actual case as the research object to resolve the important decisions regarding pallet resource sharing investment in the supply chain system. Importantly, it is expected that the proposed method can provide an important reference standard or a new idea for decision makers in the chain supermarket industry or related industries.

Study on Gas Leakage Detection and Pressure Difference Identification by Asymmetric Differential Pressure Method

As the most common actuator in the pneumatic system, the excellent air tightness of the tank is the key to meet the use requirements of automatic equipment. This paper introduces the common air tightness detection contents, and models the inflation and detection process of the differential pressure method. In order to break away from the restriction on the detection efficiency caused by the asynchronous temperature recovery of the two chambers in the asymmetric differential pressure method, the differential calculation of directly detected pressure difference is replaced by the pressure difference substitute formula. The influence of various parameters in the fitting formula is analyzed by simulation, and the effectiveness of this method is verified by experiments.

Use of a phase-shifting transformer for increasing the power transmission capacity, taking into account the mode of the adjacent network

In this research, we develop measures aimed at improving the efficiency of power systems by increasing their transmission capacity. To this end, a FACTS system based on the phase-shifting transformer with a thyristor switch developed at the Power Engineering Institute named after G.M. Krzhizhanovsky was used. The efficiency of the phaseshifting transformer under study for increasing the transmission capacity of power systems was determined by the maximum permissible cross-section flows of the Barnaul-Biysk node-2. The calculations were performed for normal and various post-accident schemes using the RastrWin3 software package. Such factors as the regulation of the taps of the phase-shifting transformer and various places of its installation were considered. For the section under consideration, the phase-shifting transformer increased the maximum permissible flow by 4–12%. The determining factor limiting the maximum permissible flow in the Barnaul-Biysk node-2 was found to be the current overload of the 110 kV lines of the adjacent network. The greatest effect of increasing the maximum permissible overflow was noted when the phase-shifting transformer was installed on the 220 kV line adjacent to the section, parallel to the 110 kV lines (which were overloaded when the mode became heavier), rather than on the 220 kV line included in the section. Similar calculations were performed for normal and post-accident schemes of an alternative option, which involved replacing wires and installing automatic equipment for limiting equipment overload on overloaded 110 kV lines. The obtained results show that the effect of increasing the transmission capacity for this option comprised 4%.

Research on automatic detection technology for the compensation hole shape and position parameters of a brake master cylinder

Machine vision is a key technology to achieve high detection accuracy for the compensation hole parameters of automobile brake master cylinders, which influence automobile safety and parking reliability. As an important part of the automobile brake master cylinder, the compensation hole can play an important role in regulating the brake fluid in the reservoir tank and brake chamber, and its dimensional accuracy and processing quality are strictly controlled. Therefore, determining how to accurately obtain images of the compensation hole is a primary problem in the detection of compensation hole parameters. In this paper, fully automatic equipment for compensation hole detection in automobile brake master cylinders is designed using an image processing algorithm to realize the automatic positioning of the compensation hole and automatic detection of size parameters. Experiments show that the automatic positioning and detection time for the compensation hole is less than 8 s, the detection accuracy of the compensation hole size is higher than ±0.021 mm, and the position detection accuracy for the compensation hole is higher than ±0.045 mm. The compensation hole detection technology proposed in this paper provides high real-time performance and good robustness while meeting accuracy requirements and detection speed.

Electrotechnical complex for distance learning

The article identifies the difficulties arising from distant training of electro-engineering disciplines, in particular, when conducting laboratory work on the course of physics, electrical engineering and electronics. The advantages and prospects of technical means in education have been analyzed. The achievements of high-quality distance learning based on a computer laboratory of the educational and methodological electrical installation complex have been listed. Functioning of a computer laboratory supposes a connection between the server and the computers of the students and the teacher. One of the ways to implement distance learning using computer technologies when performing laboratory work on electrical disciplines has been presented. There has been considered an algorithm for solving graphical and computational tasks by using experimental data obtained when working with the test bench “Electrical Energy and Electronics”. There have been illustrated the diagrams of an AC rectifier diode, a parametric stabilizer of the electrical circuit voltage on the laboratory bench; the graphs of the current-voltage characteristics of an ideal semiconductor and real diodes, a Schottky diode, a silicon diode at different temperatures, a Zener diode. A diagram of the dependence of semiconductor band gap on temperature is presented. It has been inferred that the students must be IT competent before studying special subjects, in particular, physics and mathematics (specialist’s course “Ship Power plants and Automatic Equipment Operation”; Bachelor’s courses “Shipbuilding”, “Ship Power Plants”), as one of the areas of their professional activities is design and modernization of ships and marine equipment and automation, as well as the analysis of operational characteristics of power plants, which is impossible without special software and technologies. The proposed methods of conducting the laboratory work will prepare the trainees for solving the professional problems.

PERANCANGAN SISTEM KONTROL AYUNAN BAYI OTOMATIS DAN MONITORING SENSOR MENGGUNAKAN APLIKASI ANDROID

Significant technological developments have led to various automatic equipment that can replace human labor. Automatic technology also offers efficiency and effectiveness in all areas of human life especially for household appliances. One of the household appliances that use this system is baby equipment such as baby swings. The existing baby swings are still using conventionally with the human power. This study aims to design an automatic technology for baby cradles so it can help mothers (user) to keep monitor the baby’s condition while doing other work or even from a distance. This baby swing device is designed to use a sound sensor to detect the sound of a crying baby and a gas sensor to detect when a baby is defecating with the Arduino UNO Microcontroller as the core of the baby swing controller and Android as a control and information media to the user. Based on the results of research and testing, this automatic baby swing tool is already running well, where when the baby cries, the sound sensor will detect and move the DC Motor and display a notification on the android.

Vision of the mine of the future

<p>Average mined ore grades are constantly decreasing and easily accessible high-grade mineral deposits have already been mined out. Together with the ever-increasing demand for raw materials, a sustainable supply is becoming very challenging for the mining industry. Ores are being exploited in very large operations and in more and more extreme environments. The presence of high temperatures, poisonous gasses or other harmful substances, water, geotechnical instabilities, etc., limits the possibilities for humans to work in such environments, and increases the costs of mining. New paradigm of ore prospection and extraction is needed, and the use of robotics and automation provides a potential solution.</p><p>The mid-term vision of mines of the future is that humans would not need to be present at the extraction sites anymore. Mining machinery will become remotely controlled or semi-automated. This would significantly reduce the costs of mining operations and eliminate the risks associated with humans working in life-threating environments. The main challenges are related to sensing of the surroundings and the presentation of such data in a virtual reality model, the machine-human-machine and machine-machine communication, positioning, energy supply and similar. This technology can transform the mining industry in a similar way as the development of construction machines transformed the construction sector in the last century.</p><p>In the long-term vision the mines will be completely automated. Mining machines will be able to sense its environment, allowing them to make decisions autonomously. They will also be able to self-assemble, repair, and perhaps even produce their own copies underground. Robots of the mines of the future will be specialised in a similar way workers are specialised today. Ore processing will be accompanied by an autonomous ore processing system at the site of extraction, which will enable the delivery of concentrate or even ingots to the surface and leave the waste material underground. With such systems highly selective low-environmental impact mining of many currently uneconomical ore bodies could become feasible and would allow mining in ultra-deep environments which are today far beyond our reach. With such mining system, mining of extra-terrestrial bodies could also become a reality, and could even put an end to mining on Earth altogether. Many challenges need to be addressed, including energy supply, locomotion, communications, environmental awareness, big data handling and processing, automated decision-making systems, new rock-cutting technologies, ore transport systems, machine and software maintenance and adaptation, etc.</p><p>Humanity is already taking first steps towards this vision. Several international projects have been funded on the topic of sensing, using remotely controlled machines or autonomous robots to perform dangerous exploration or mining tasks: iVAMOS!, UNEXMIN, ROBOMINERS, AutoFlyMap, ROBUST, RODEO,  BADGER, Real-Time Mining, MINERAL EYE and others (funded by the Horizon2020), BlueHarvesting, FIREM-II, HoloMine, UNDROMEDA and others (funded or co-funded by the EIT RawMaterials), or several industrially-funded projects such as Longwall automation mining, A3R, MSRBOTS, ARIDuA, and many others. Many companies which develop robots or other automatic equipment for mines are also emerging, including Unexmin Georobotics, EXPLORA, Equipois, Sandvik, Superdroid Robots, National Robotics Engineering Center, BROKK and others.</p>

Special methods and devices for performance evaluation of mechanized equipment systems for electric arc welding and surfacing

The problems that are associated with solving the problems for determining of the technical characteristics and the results of the use of mechanized and automatic equipment for arc welding and surfacing processes are considered. New methodological developments and technical (hardware) means are proposed that allow expanding the possibilities for developers, designers, manufacturers to determine the real characteristics of welding equipment systems to ensure their reliability and the electric arc processes themselves in terms of their stability. The conditions for the application of new developments in specific welding—surfacing processes with high levels of noise, current and voltage fluctuations and thermal effects during arc burning are considered. It is shown that the proposed designs of devices and techniques for analyzing of the characteristics of equipment and processes can be mastered by the industry.