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Publication date: 26 June 2007

WeiMin Tao, MingJun Zhang, Ou Ma and XiaoPing Yun

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the vibration suppression of industrial track robot and propose a practical solution.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the vibration suppression of industrial track robot and propose a practical solution.

Design/methodology/approach

Root‐cause analysis through dynamic modeling, and vibration suppression using the acceleration smoother.

Findings

The vibration is due to insufficient damping based on the model analysis. The solution achieved significant performance improvement without redesign of robot hardware and controller.

Research limitations/implications

The design of the proposed acceleration smoother is still empirical based, which is unable to achieve optimal design.

Practical implications

This solution is very easy to implement. It is robust, reliable and is able to generate consistent results.

Originality/value

A very practical industrial solution, especially useful for upgrading the existing systems in the field without redesign the hardware and controller.

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Industrial Robot: An International Journal, vol. 34 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-991X

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Publication date: 1 March 2006

Mingjun Zhang, Weimin Tao, William Fisher and Tzyh‐Jong Tarn

For semiconductor and gene‐chip microarray fabrication, robots are widely used to handle workpieces. It is critical that robots can calibrate themselves regularly and estimate…

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Purpose

For semiconductor and gene‐chip microarray fabrication, robots are widely used to handle workpieces. It is critical that robots can calibrate themselves regularly and estimate workpiece pose automatically. This paper proposes an industrial method for automatic robot calibration and workpiece pose estimation.

Design/methodology/approach

The methods have been implemented using an air‐pressure sensor and a laser sensor.

Findings

Experimental results conducted in an industrial manufacturing environment show efficiency of the methods.

Originality/value

The contribution of this paper consists of an industrial solution to automatic robot calibration and workpiece pose estimation for automatic semiconductor and gene‐chip microarray fabrication.

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Industrial Robot: An International Journal, vol. 33 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-991X

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Article
Publication date: 8 April 2024

Fei Shang, Bo Sun and Dandan Cai

The purpose of this study is to investigate the application of non-destructive testing methods in measuring bearing oil film thickness to ensure that bearings are in a normal…

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate the application of non-destructive testing methods in measuring bearing oil film thickness to ensure that bearings are in a normal lubrication state. The oil film thickness is a crucial parameter reflecting the lubrication status of bearings, directly influencing the operational state of bearing transmission systems. However, it is challenging to accurately measure the oil film thickness under traditional disassembly conditions due to factors such as bearing structure and working conditions. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a nondestructive testing method to measure the oil film thickness and its status.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper introduces methods for optically, electrically and acoustically measuring the oil film thickness and status of bearings. It discusses the adaptability and measurement accuracy of different bearing oil film measurement methods and the impact of varying measurement conditions on accuracy. In addition, it compares the application scenarios of other techniques and the influence of the environment on detection results.

Findings

Ultrasonic measurement stands out due to its widespread adaptability, making it suitable for oil film thickness detection in various states and monitoring continuous changes in oil film thickness. Different methods can be selected depending on the measurement environment to compensate for measurement accuracy and enhance detection effectiveness.

Originality/value

This paper reviews the basic principles and latest applications of optical, electrical and acoustic measurement of oil film thickness and status. It analyzes applicable measurement methods for oil film under different conditions. It discusses the future trends of detection methods, providing possible solutions for bearing oil film thickness detection in complex engineering environments.

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Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, vol. 76 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0036-8792

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