Reconfigurable test execution systems machine and process development
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MARTIN, CIAN, Reconfigurable test execution systems machine and process development, Trinity College Dublin.School of Engineering.MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING, 2018Download Item:
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Reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMS) are a key enabling technology to meet
new challenges in a global market. These emerging products and markets are defined
as having short development cycles, being highly customisable and manufactured in
sufficient quantity to meet the demands of a diversified consumer base[1]. RMS?s are
designed for rapid adjustment of functionality and production capacity in response to
new process technology, customer requirements and market conditions. The RMS has
several characteristics which are distinct from other forms of manufacturing execution
systems. These include; modularity, integrability, customization, convertibility and
diagnosability. Such requirements are achieved through leveraging recent
technological advances in cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT) and the
concepts of cyber-physical systems and Industry 4.0. To achieve a holistic RMS, these
design principles must be applied to each phase in the manufacturing process, from
initial materials processing to end-of-line testing.
The objective of the work presented in this thesis was to design an end-of-line test
execution system (TES) based on modular, reconfigurable and plug and produce
concepts. The TES is designed for utilisation in an Irish SME for the automated test of
infrared ceramic heating elements. The TES was constructed with a view for
integration and expansion and comprised an asynchronous conveyor system with a
number of modular test stations. Several process measurement systems were
integrated into each test station. These systems were characterised and specific
process parameters were identified for successful product testing as part of the
commissioning of the TES. This investigation provided critical insight into the material
properties and functional performance of the product. The TES developed within this
research and the product database created as a result of its operation will provide a
platform for future research in reconfigurable manufacturing and test systems.
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O'Donnell, GarretPublisher:
Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Discipline of Mechanical & Manuf. EngType of material:
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Industry 4.0, RMS, Reconfigurable ManufacturingMetadata
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