Designing an Automatic tool Changer for KUKA Robot Arm Using servo motor
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This article presents the design of an automatic tool changer for a KUKA robot arm using a servo motor. The servo motor acts as a connector between the end effector and the robot’s connector to switch between two types of tools: a finger gripper tool and a vacuum tool. All components are 3D printed, and the system uses air pressure and solenoid valves to control the opening and closing of the gripper. The finger gripper operates by using a cylinder to move the piston rod, which is connected to the gripper fingers, allowing it to pick up and release objects. The vacuum tool uses air pressure differences to create enough force to lift and move objects. Test results show that the automatic tools changer can switch tools as required by the user.
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Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Mahanakorn University of Technology
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