Design And Fabrication Of Small Scale Laser Cutting Machine
Cutting various types of material using laser has been highly preferred in industries over the decades due to its benefits in terms of contour precision, quality, productivity and flexibility compared to conventional machining. The CNC automated laser cutting machine often comes in a large size,...
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| description | Cutting various types of material using laser has been highly preferred in industries over the
decades due to its benefits in terms of contour precision, quality, productivity and flexibility
compared to conventional machining. The CNC automated laser cutting machine often comes
in a large size, heavy weight and demands a high capital investment. This shortcoming of the
machine has limited its application and rarely used by small and medium- scaled industries as
well as non-manufacturing sectors. This thesis aims to develop a small- scaled laser cutting
machine which is light and portable at an affordable cost. Different types of lasers,
mechanical systems and electronic firmware were reviewed. The proposed laser cutting
machine utilized a 5.5W diode laser, H-bot mechanism, aluminium structure, Arduino
microcontroller and open source software. The model was illustrated in CAD software
besides necessary simulation and calculations were performed. The finished prototype had a
working area of A5 size, weighed 1.7kg, cost RM 1230.85 and was able to cut the tested
materials, which include thermoplastics, Nomex, polyproprene, wood, cloth and paper.
Modification on the mechanical structure especially the slider assembly was suggested for
further improvement. This design had a bright prospect in enhancing the industrial
performance in small and medium-scaled industries, promoting research and prototyping; and
encouraging more creative individuals in society. |
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| spelling | usm-535612022-07-25T01:12:10Z http://eprints.usm.my/53561/ Design And Fabrication Of Small Scale Laser Cutting Machine Kho, Ee Ping T Technology TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Cutting various types of material using laser has been highly preferred in industries over the decades due to its benefits in terms of contour precision, quality, productivity and flexibility compared to conventional machining. The CNC automated laser cutting machine often comes in a large size, heavy weight and demands a high capital investment. This shortcoming of the machine has limited its application and rarely used by small and medium- scaled industries as well as non-manufacturing sectors. This thesis aims to develop a small- scaled laser cutting machine which is light and portable at an affordable cost. Different types of lasers, mechanical systems and electronic firmware were reviewed. The proposed laser cutting machine utilized a 5.5W diode laser, H-bot mechanism, aluminium structure, Arduino microcontroller and open source software. The model was illustrated in CAD software besides necessary simulation and calculations were performed. The finished prototype had a working area of A5 size, weighed 1.7kg, cost RM 1230.85 and was able to cut the tested materials, which include thermoplastics, Nomex, polyproprene, wood, cloth and paper. Modification on the mechanical structure especially the slider assembly was suggested for further improvement. This design had a bright prospect in enhancing the industrial performance in small and medium-scaled industries, promoting research and prototyping; and encouraging more creative individuals in society. Universiti Sains Malaysia 2017-06-01 Monograph NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.usm.my/53561/1/Design%20And%20Fabrication%20Of%20Small%20Scale%20Laser%20Cutting%20Machine_Kho%20Ee%20Ping_M4_2017.pdf Kho, Ee Ping (2017) Design And Fabrication Of Small Scale Laser Cutting Machine. Project Report. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekanik. (Submitted) |
| spellingShingle | T Technology TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Kho, Ee Ping Design And Fabrication Of Small Scale Laser Cutting Machine |
| title | Design And Fabrication Of Small Scale Laser Cutting Machine |
| title_full | Design And Fabrication Of Small Scale Laser Cutting Machine |
| title_fullStr | Design And Fabrication Of Small Scale Laser Cutting Machine |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design And Fabrication Of Small Scale Laser Cutting Machine |
| title_short | Design And Fabrication Of Small Scale Laser Cutting Machine |
| title_sort | design and fabrication of small scale laser cutting machine |
| topic | T Technology TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery |
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