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A Review on Design and Manufacturing of Pneumatic Powered Metal Pick and Place Arm Gripper
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Keywords: Pneumatic System, Pick-and-Place, Arm Gripper, Automation, Material Handling, Industrial Robotics
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The pneumatic-powered metal pick-and-place arm gripper is a semi-automated or fully automated industrial mechanism developed to enhance and streamline the process of material handling in modern manufacturing and assembly lines. This system primarily utilizes compressed air as its source of power, eliminating the need for complex electrical or hydraulic mechanisms in many applications. Through the integration of pneumatic actuators, control valves, and a robust gripper mechanism, the system is engineered to handle various metal objects with high accuracy, repeatability, and minimal human intervention. This project is aimed at designing, fabricating, and testing a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and reliable pneumatic robotic arm capable of performing tasks such as transferring, sorting, stacking, and simple assembly of metallic components in an industrial setup. The core structure of the arm is designed using lightweight yet high-strength materials such as aluminum and mild steel. These materials are selected for their excellent strength-toweight ratio, corrosion resistance, and structural integrity, which are essential for ensuring the durability and portability of the mechanism. The arm consists of two degrees of freedom (2 DOF), allowing it to move vertically and horizontally, making it ideal for a range of industrial operations. This mechanical structure is optimized using CAD (Computer-Aided Design) tools, allowing for accurate simulation and performance analysis before physical fabrication. The actuation mechanism is purely pneumatic, relying on air cylinders to produce linear and rotational movements. Pneumatic actuators provide several advantages, including fast response time, clean operation, and ease of control. Solenoid valves are employed to direct the flow of compressed air, controlled through a microcontroller-based system. The integration of microcontrollers and sensors in the system brings intelligence to the device, enabling precision in operations such as object detection, alignment, and gripping force control. Feedback from sensors ensures the system is adaptive to objects of varying shapes and weights, reducing the risk of damage during the handling process. A critical component of this project is the gripper mechanism, which is specially designed to handle metal parts. The gripper utilizes a jaw-type configuration with rubber or silicone pads to provide a firm grip without damaging the object. The gripper is engineered to be versatile, allowing it to pick objects of different geometries and sizes. The design also considers factors such as grip force, surface friction, and actuation timing to ensure optimal performance. To ensure reliability and performance, several design and operational aspects are analyzed and refined. These include pneumatic system calibration (such as pressure regulation and flow control), material strength analysis, joint tolerances, and safety features. Safety is a key consideration, as pneumatic systems can generate significant force. Therefore, the system is equipped with pressure relief valves, emergency shutoffs, and controlled motion limits to prevent accidents during operation. The development process involves multiple stages, including CAD modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), prototype development, and real-world testing. The system is tested for operational speed, accuracy, payload capacity, and durability under repetitive tasks. The results are used to optimize the design further, ensuring the arm can be integrated easily into existing production environments. In this pneumatic-powered pick-and-place arm gripper offers a scalable and energy-efficient solution for modern industries. It significantly reduces manual labor, increases productivity, and minimizes operational costs. Due to its modular design, it is also easily maintainable and upgradable. This project serves as a foundation for future developments in low-cost industrial automation, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises where efficiency and affordability are critical
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Sourabh ramchandra bandal, Arun Sharma, Vijay awate, Nikita sandip shendge, & Rutika ravindra ghaste (June-2025). A Review on Design and Manufacturing of Pneumatic Powered Metal Pick and Place Arm Gripper . INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 10(6), d589-d596. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2506356.pdf
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Volume 10 Issue 6, June-2025
Pages : d589-d596
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Research Area: Science and Technology
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Country: Islampur, Maharashtra, India
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