CAD directed robotic edge finishing

Conference · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:6521453

Loucks, C; Selleck, C; Thunborg, S

The Robotic Edge Finishing Laboratory at Sandia National Laboratories is developing four areas of technology required for automated deburring and chamfering: (1) the automatic programming of robot trajectories and deburring processes using information derived from a CAD database, (2) the use of machine vision for locating the workpiece coupled with force control to ensure proper tool contact, (3) robotic deburring and machining of precision chamfered edges, and (4) in-process automated inspection of the formed edge. The Laboratory, its components, integration, and results from edge finishing experiments to date are described here. 18 refs., 9 figs.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6521453
• Report Number(s): SAND-88-2251C; CONF-890253-1; ON: DE89005347
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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