Robotics and Automation Lab MEM665/LSRC/SCA Rev.

012011

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ________________________________________________________________________ Program : Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Mechanical) - EM220 Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing)(Hons) - EM221 Course : Robotics and Automation Code : MEM665 / KJP626 ________________________________________________________________________ LAB SHEET NO: 1 INTRODUCTION TO BASIC PNEUMATIC CIRCUITS (Automation Lab) COURSE OUTCOMES
CO3 CO4 Design a robotics and automation system as applicable in manufacturing activities Organize a multidisciplinary team for design of robotics and automation systems in industry

OBJECTIVES
1. To identify and understand the use of basic pneumatic components and circuit. 2. To distinguish the application of single and double acting cylinder. 3. To understand the application of direct and indirect control of single and double acting cylinder

MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT

Air supply system, service unit, single acting cylinder, double acting cylinder, 3/2 directional control valve (DCV) - push button operated, 3/2 - single pilot DCV, 5/2 single pilot DCV, 5/2 - double pilot DCV, 3/2 double pilot DCV.

PROCEDURE:
1.1 Direct Control of a Single Acting Cylinder

Figure 1: Direct Control of a Single Acting Cylinder

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1.2 Indirect Control of a Single Acting Cylinder Condition 1: Normally Closed Valve

2(A) 12(Z)

3(R) 1(P) 1(P) 3(R)

Condition 2: Normally Open Valve

10(Z)

2(A)

3(R)

1(P) 1(P) 3(R)

Figure 2: Indirect Control of Single Acting Cylinder

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1.3 Indirect Control of a Double Acting Cylinder Condition 1: 5/2 DCV with Single Pilot Operated and One Push Button

12(Z)

4(A)

2(B)

5(R) 1(P)

3(S)

1(P)

3(R)

Condition 2: 5/2 DCV with Double Pilot Operated and Two Push Buttons

14

4(A)

2(B) 12

2(A)

5(R)

3(S)

2(A)

1(P) 1(P) 3(R) 1(P) 3(R)

Figure 3: Indirect Control of Double Acting Cylinder

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REPORT
Write a report based on this case study.

DISCUSSION
Describe the working principle of pneumatic components and suggest any improvement for the system.

CONCLUSION
State the outcome of the results and analysis.

ASSESSMENT METHOD
Criteria Documentation Report format, schematic drawing, original discussion and conclusion. Functionality The students are able to demonstrate that the realized system is working as stated in the problem description. Creativity The students are able to show creativity for system enhancement. No mark for creativity if the system is not working. 1 2 2 Mark