Modularized robot machining system with scalability, portability and parallelism Modular design for machine tool to proove concept and drilling experiment using a general purpose robot

Abstract

Existing manufacturing systems based on processes involving the transportation of workpiece are not suitable for large products such as air mobility. We have previously proposed a novel manufacturing system, “Modularized-Structure and Multiple-points Simultaneous Machining System (MS-cubic)” , which is based on the concept of intelligent space, to realize ultra-complex manufacturing that performs multiple types of machining simultaneously without transporting a workpiece. By modularizing its structure, the system can process multiple points simultaneously and change its work space flexibily. In this paper, we discuss requirements and constraints to lead to a feasible design of the rail module and the machining unit, two main elements of MS-cubic. The performance of the prototype MS-cubic has been evaluated and its concept has been proved.

Keywords

• inteligent space
• modular robot
• robot design
• manufacturing system
• modular design