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Abstract
This project was created to re-implement a 5-axis milling robot into the Applied Engineering Center floor space. A senior design team in 2019 created a custom CNC spindle end tool for the Kawasaki RS-03N robot to create a 5-axis robotic mill. A 5-axis mill operates along the standard X, Y, and Z axes, as well as the A (rotation about the X axis) and B (rotation about the Y axis).
However, after the previous team had proven their results, the spindle attachment was disconnected and stored in a cabinet for the last five years with no use. This project's purpose was to design and implement a safety cage and work piece mount for the robotic work cell to keep operators and surrounding personnel safe while the mill is in use. We developed a full-scale three-dimensional computer aided drafting (CAD) model of the work cell to enhance usability for operators in the robot programming software. Additionally, the safety cage will function as a dust containment system for easy clean up after the milling operation has completed. Through this project, the robotic mill was re-implemented for regular use, and process documentation and standard operating procedures were created to train students and staff in the use of the robot mill. Professors may also use the documentation as a resource in their course curriculum for teaching in lecture and lab.