South Ural State University (National Research University) (Chelyabinsk, Russia)

K. V. Litsin, Cand. Eng., Associate Prof., k.litsin@rambler.ru
S. N. Baskov, Cand. Eng., Associate Prof., baskovsn@susu.ru
A. A. Bystrov, Student, lexabystrovv@mail.ru
R. A. Kryachkov, Student, kryachkov_roma26@mail.ru
A. A. Aksenov, Student, aksenalex12@gmail.com

The work is devoted to the development of a multimodal automated system of a robotic complex for performing technological control operations of steel flanges. The system has a multimodal property, integrating several components: an automatic control system based on computer vision cameras, a marking machine with optical character recognition, a preservation machine, an industrial robot, a packaging system, and a control system based on a modern controller. The complex ensures complete automation of the technological process and eliminates the need for direct operator involvement in production. A key feature is the use of domestic equipment and the implementation of a conveyor principle with parallel execution of operations. Dynamic three-dimensional modeling made it possible to verify the design and optimize robot trajectories to increase production productivity and ensure the required level of safety. The developed robotic technological complex (RTC) provides a productivity of 19-20 flanges per hour (an increase of 30-40 % compared to manual processing). The developed product control system based on machine vision allows for the detection of all defects in flange production. Capital costs for implementation amount to 1,548 thousand rubles, the annual profit increase is 836 thousand rubles, and the payback period is 2.8 years. The project’s profitability index is 1.07. The system can be adapted for various flange sizes and integrated with intra-factory logistics.
This study was supported by grant No. 25-79-10376 from the Russian Science Foundation.

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