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This document defines mechanical systems and the philosophy of mechatronics. It discusses 1) the definition of mechatronics as the synergistic integration of various components, 2) the reasons for and scope of mechatronics including improved functionality and automation, and 3) the basic elements, types, applications, advantages and disadvantages of mechatronic systems.

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Mod 1.1

This document defines mechanical systems and the philosophy of mechatronics. It discusses 1) the definition of mechatronics as the synergistic integration of various components, 2) the reasons for and scope of mechatronics including improved functionality and automation, and 3) the basic elements, types, applications, advantages and disadvantages of mechatronic systems.

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MODULE I INTRODUCTION

Definition of Mechanical Systems, Philosophy and


1.1
approach

Systems and Design: Mechatronic approach,


1.2 Integrated Product Design, Modeling, Analysis and
Simulation, Man-Machine Interface
1.1 Definition of Mechanical Systems, Philosophy and approach

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1.1 Definition of Mechanical Systems, Philosophy and approach

The term "mechatronics" was first assigned by Mr. Tetsuro Mori, a


senior engineer of the Japanese company Yaskawa, in 1969.

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1.1 Definition of Mechanical Systems, Philosophy and approach

Definition

Mechatronics is the synergistic integration of sensors, actuators, signal


conditioning, power electronics, decision and control algorithms, and
computer hardware and software to manage complexity, uncertainty,
and communication in engineered systems.

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1.1 Definition of Mechanical Systems, Philosophy and approach

Why Mechatronics?

• Improved functionality, quality and productivity of mechanical


products
• Automation and control such as, manufacturing processes and
equipments, process control, robotics, home automation, office
automation, and so on
• Mechatronics has enabled high level of flexibility and
sophistication in products and processes

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1.1 Definition of Mechanical Systems, Philosophy and approach

Scope

• Automation

• System integration

• Miniaturization & Globalization

• Better design products

• Reliable and quality oriented manufacturing

• Intelligent process control

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1.1 Definition of Mechanical Systems, Philosophy and approach

Elements

• Actuators and Sensors

• Signal and conditioning

• Digital logic systems

• Software and data acquisition systems

• Computer and display devices

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Components of Mechatronic systems

Software and
data acquisition
systems

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1.1 Definition of Mechanical Systems, Philosophy and approach

Types
CLASS DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
I Primarily Mechanical products NC machine tools
II Traditional Mechanical Systems Modern swing machine &
Automated manufacturing
systems
III Functionality of the traditional Digital watch, Automatic
mechanical system camera
IV Synergistic integration Photocopiers, Intelligent
washers

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1.1 Definition of Mechanical Systems, Philosophy and approach

Applications

 Machine vision
 Automation and robotics
 Servo-mechanics
 Sensing and control systems
 Transportation and vehicular systems
 Diagnostic, reliability, and control system techniques
 Computer aided and integrated manufacturing systems
 Packaging
 Microcontrollers / PLC's
 Mobile apps
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Advantages
 Greater extent of machine utilization

 Self correcting and self sensory system

 Feedback response provided

 High quality

 High degree of flexibility

 Self intelligent

 Smart system

 Modeling and simulation is possible


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1.1 Definition of Mechanical Systems, Philosophy and approach

Disadvantages
• Initial cost is high.

• It needs multi disciplinary engineering background required to


design and implementation.

• It needs Highly trained workers.

• It has complexity in identification and correction of problems in the


systems.

• Need more effort to convert old system into mechatronics system.

• Software to be installed.(Ex.Fuzzy logic,Artificial neural networks).

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1.1 Definition of Mechanical Systems, Philosophy and approach

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