Research in Mechanical Engineering

MODULAR AND INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

For a complete description of this area, see:
http://www.cage.curtin.edu.au/mechanical/modautogp/index.htm

Staff Involved: G.G. Rogers, S. Cubero

Project Description: Modelling and verification of assembly processes

The broad research aim is to establish new knowledge-based techniques to support the specification of assembly automation tasks. The specific focus is to develop process models for stacked cylindrical assemblies. These models must be able to incorporate a wide range of information, including part geometry, assembly sequence, datum surfaces and assembly aids such as probes, jigs and sensors. The project demands creative critical thinking using information gained from case studies of real assemblies and knowledge gained from discussions and interviews with assembly system builders.

This project forms part of the wider ongoing research of the Modular Automation Design Group aimed at advancing a new modular approach to assembly automation. For details of more projects see: http://www.cage.curtin.edu.au/mechanical/modautogp/index.htm

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