Design of an End Effector for Drilling in Automated Processes

• Main Author: Åman, Robin
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: Linköpings universitet, Institutionen för konstruktions- och produktionsteknik 2006
• Subjects: Construction engineering; Konstruktionsteknik
• Online Access: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-7323

In an attempt to solve a problem concerning drilling, a project was started at the universities in Linköping and Lund. As a part of the project this thesis aims to help solve the drilling problem. The goal of this thesis is to design an end effector that will help avoid slipping when drilling. The methods used were taken from David G. Ullman’s book The Mechanical Design Process. Members involved in the project were interviewed to get an understanding of the task. With that done the concept generation phase began, resulting in several concepts. With the use of evaluation methods, such as feasibility judgment and Go/No-Go screening, a final concept emerged. All of the parts and details of the concept were designed with respect for the customers’ requirements and demands.