What issues should be considered in the design of non-standard automated equipment?
I. Positioning
1. The positioning of the processing object is crucial for determining the overall blueprint and addresses customer needs.
2. The positioning between individual machines determines the reliability of the production line.
3. The positioning of components within individual machines determines the compatibility between functional modules.
4. The positioning of parts within assemblies determines the predictability of the mechanism's movements.
5. Clearly define the concepts of positioning and locking, avoiding both under-positioning and over-positioning.
6. Positioning addresses functional issues; meeting functional requirements is a prerequisite for design.
II. Manufacturability
The design of non-standard automated equipment... Where are the design challenges? Do you know?
1. Assembly manufacturability: Can it be assembled? Is it easy to assemble and disassemble?
2. Structural manufacturability: Is it easy to process while meeting accuracy requirements? If it can be processed, is it economical?
3. Machining manufacturability: Does the process flow address the accuracy, strength, and lifespan of the parts?
4. Manufacturability issues address the question of "how to do it";
III. Human-Machine Interaction
1. Is it easy to operate? Is it easy to observe the equipment's operation? Is it easy to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions?
2. Is it easy to maintain and repair the equipment?
3. Human-centered design addresses the question of "how to do it better";