The following are a few summarised examples of project proposals completed by students in the past.
'Automated Vehicle Glazing Application' by Jarred Spriggs & Aaron Dixon for Ford (Deakin University)
The proposal investigated the automation of the existing manual vehicle glazing application for Ford Motor Company, incorporating both new and current model vehicles.
The solution was made up of two ABB IRB6650 robots and utilised a vision system to guide the insertion of the glass. Key glazing issues and process constraints were addressed to determine the final solution, which aimed to eliminate manual handling problems and provide a range of savings. |  |
‘Robot Installation of Instrumentation Panel’ by Will Midgley & Gabrin Raveendran for Ford (University of Melbourne)
Through an exhaustive design process, a solution was devised to automate the manual installation of the instrumentation panel at Ford Australia’s Broadmeadows assembly plant.
Consisting of one fixed ABB IRB6600 robot, the solution aims to provide the client with process flexibility and covers environmental, safety and economic considerations in a complete and innovative design investigation. |  |
‘RMAX Project’ by Rob Slavin, Lee Underwood, Glenn Madden, Todd Matthews & Scott Wade for RMAX (Deakin University)
Investigating a new process, this proposal investigated an automated process for combining metal parts and polypropylene for plastics manufacturer RMAX to assist with an automotive headrest assembly.
Delivering a work cell fitted with an ABB IRB6650s and an IRB1600, the system aimed to offer cost effectiveness and avoided the interruption of existing processes. It also aimed to provide new business opportunities for the client while providing the key requirements stipulated. |  |