Development of Semi-Automatic Lathe by using Intelligent Soft Computing Technique

[摘要] This paper discusses the enhancement of conventional lathe machine to semi-automated lathe machine by implementing a soft computing method. In the present scenario, lathe machine plays a vital role in the engineering division of manufacturing industry. While the manual lathe machines are economical, the accuracy and efficiency are not up to the mark. On the other hand, CNC machine provide the desired accuracy and efficiency, but requires a huge capital. In order to over come this situation, a semi-automated approach towards the conventional lathe machine is developed by employing stepper motors to the horizontal and vertical drive, that can be controlled by Arduino UNO -microcontroller. Based on the input parameters of the lathe operation the arduino coding is been generated and transferred to the UNO board. Thus upgrading from manual to semi-automatic lathe machines can significantly increase the accuracy and efficiency while, at the same time, keeping a check on investment cost and consequently provide a much needed escalation to the manufacturing industry.

[发布机构] Department of Automobile Engineering, PSG College of Technology, India^1

[效力级别] 材料科学

[关键词] Input parameter;Investment costs;Manufacturing industries;Semi-automated;Semi-automatics;Soft computing methods;Softcomputing techniques;Stepper motor