Development of a Mechanical Device for Post-processing Automation System of Centrifugal Cast Pipes

초록

This large cast iron pipes produced by centrifugal casting require post-processing operations, such as washing, grinding, and cutting, all of which are currently performed manually. In this study, a mechanical system for a post-processing automation system for centrifugal cast pipes was newly modeled and designed using SolidWorks software. The structural analysis results showed that the maximum equivalent stress was 94.89 MPa, the safety factor was 3.64, and the maximum displacement was 0.45 mm. The system was manufactured based on the design results. The characteristics of the automation system were experimentally evaluated, and it was confirmed that the system operates as a platform for washing, circumferential surface grinding, and cutting of large pipes. Therefore, the proposed automation system is expected to be useful for the post-processing of large pipes.

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