Design and Development of CNC Robotic Machine Integrate-able with Nd-Yag Laser Device

Abstract

The machining technologies and modern intelligent systems are expensive and require easy handling and integrated-able machine with various devices to perform multiple machining tasks. Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines are accessible by manufacturers to perform several machining tasks due to effectiveness in handling accuracy. The majority of CNC machines are costly due to it complex but efficient machine and software design. This project is aimed to develop a cost effective and easily integrate-able CNC Machine System that is accessible to add-on Nd-Yag Laser Device. The deliberate mechanical design and the path of laser beam entering the machine and exiting the laser-head with intended electronics control structure controlled by CNC software is developed. The designed CNC Nd-Yag laser Machine is a teaching tool for workshop and is targeted to perform laser cutting and suitable engraving or welding tasks for small and medium scale industries. By testing the machine its expected positional accuracy was achieved and the control mechanism for Nd-Yag laser path reflection function was successfully tested.