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27. August 2018

Drilling and milling: Robot lets chips fly

IFW | Conventional industrial robots are not suitable for use in machining processes. However, most recent research results present mechanisms that increase the positioning accuracy and stiffness of robots, making them usable in metal machining processes. Research at IFW increased the stiffness tenfold.

More and more industrial robots are employed in machining processes due to low acquisition costs and high flexibility, thus contributing to lower production costs. However, their low positioning accuracy and stiffness are still problematic.
Within the scope of various research projects, IFW has been working on how to solve these problems. One problem is the deburring of components: Since existing industrial robots are not suitable for the machining of complex components due to their lack of accuracy and productivity, the researchers are developing measures to remedy these deficiencies. Besides the development of actuating arms, hybrid actuating systems and offline as well as online compensation, they have mainly taken constructive measures. After the initial setup of the first prototype, the launch of an entirely new machining robot is scheduled for the end of the year.

by Thomas Lepper

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  • Automated deburring with industrial robots
  • Oscillations reduce accuracy and productivity
  • Ten times higher stiffness of robots thanks to constructive measures
  • Robots now applicable for machining processes
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A CAD model of the novel machining robot shows its sturdy design compared to conventional industrial robots. (Photo: DECKEL MAHO Pfronten GmbH)
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From the test bench towards robotic machining: In various projects, IFW has increased the performance of industrial robots to make them fit for use in machining processes. (Source: IFW)

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Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Lepper

(0511) 762-5334
lepper@ifw.uni-hannover.de
www.ifw.uni-hannover.de

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