Computer controlled metal cutter
Date of Publication
1996
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and Management
Subject Categories
Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Manufacturing Engineering and Management
Honor/Award
Awarded as best thesis, 1996
Thesis Adviser
Tommy Lim
Defense Panel Chair
Lord Kenneth M. Pinpin
Defense Panel Member
Oscar G. Unas
Rafael Raymund Viernes
Abstract/Summary
The study presents an automated oxygen-acetylene metal plate cutter entitled Computer Controlled Metal Cutter. The machine's cutting path is determined by X and Y rail movements. A Z assembly decides the height of the cut. The mechanical components are driven by DC motors interfaced to a microcomputer. A feedback system using rotary shaft encoders is employed to monitor the cutting path and position of the torch at any time. Shapes of any form can be cut by the machine using the developed software capable of reading any DXF compatible file format. Control algorithms are implemented to ensure smoothness of cut and compensate for real world imperfections.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU07505
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
42, [60] leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Automatic control; Metal cutting; Machine tools-- Numerical control; Mechanization; Electronics
Recommended Citation
Dee, A., Santos, S., Sy, H., Sy, K., & Schubert, T. (1996). Computer controlled metal cutter. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_honors/80
