Automation of EDM Machines

Abstract

The automation of metal working machines is usually done for cycle time reduction and for the increase of capacity and precision. This project was started mainly to reduce the downtime between the installation of parts onto the machine. Also, the working conditions next to an electric discharge machine can be harmful to the human body in a long-term period. Collaboration of human and industrial robot will be used to create a semi-autonomous production cell of four electric discharge machining (EDM) machines.