An overview on the recent advances in robot-assisted compensation methods used in machining lightweight materials

Abstract

Advanced metalworking industries need high-performance materials to pursue the sustainable goal of reducing the consumption of hydrocarbons. The ability to work at elevated temperatures and resist environmental corrosion, among many other mechanical and physical properties, is also imperative for the operating conditions. Despite meeting this sector's physical and mechanical demands, some of these materials represent a strong challenge for their manufacturing. Most of those components are oversized, mainly in aeronautics, aerospace, and shipbuilding industries, and large machining centres must be used, which entails high investment costs. Since dimensional accuracy is paramount, and considering the usual characteristics of these alloys, robotics have been considered an economically viable way to carry out manufacturing. Challenges related to Tool-Wear (TW), Surface Roughness (SR), and dimensional accuracy are scrutinised alongside advancements in robot-assisted manufacturing technologies, striving to overcome these obstacles. The overarching objective of this consolidated overview delves into the critical intersection of robotic manufacturing technology, explicitly accentuating the up-to-date bid of compensation methods for robot-assisted manufacturing and high-performance materials for advanced metalworking industries. In the contemporary industrial milieu, robot-assisted manufacturing has emerged as a linchpin for technological progress and operational excellence worldwide. This paper will provide a comprehensive and concise summary tailored to beginners and seasoned practitioners. Moreover, it underscores the global importance of the topic by highlighting the invaluable contributions of experts in the field. In doing so, the paper elucidates the pivotal role played by these advancements in shaping the trajectory of modern manufacturing practices on a global scale.