A Review on Pneumatic Based Automatic Loading of Components in Lathe Chuck for Machining Process

Ritesh Kumar, U. Ragul, U. K. Praveen Kannaa

Abstract: In this modern era, we are experiencing an increase in the population. Due to the increase in the population, the need for products is huge. Both man power and machine power are required to increase production. In this era, to create a finished product, a material has to undergo a different machining process. Normally, these processes are done manually. The loading and unloading of a material in chuck requires more cycle time. So, there is a need for the necessity of automation, to reduce loading time and increase productivity. Instead of loading manually, we can imply low cost automation. The loading and unloading of components by manual is a time - consuming process. There might also be wrong loading of the components. In this review work we are going to see an automatic system for loading and unloading of a brake piston in chuck of a CNC/Lathe machine. The low cost automatic loading and unloading of components inside the chuck could undergo processes like facing, turning, grooving. The system could be achieved with the help of pneumatic, hydraulic, electric actuating systems.

Keywords: Automation, production, lathe, CNC, pneumatic, hydraulic and electric