Implementación de un módulo didáctico para el montaje de embolo, vástago y tapa de actuador neumático para un sistema de montaje de cilindros neumáticos.

Abstract

Previous research has focused on developing didactic modules and automated systems to enhance assembly in pneumatics and industrial automation, highlighting the importance of identifying the necessary control and operation devices for their implementation. However, in the Faculty of Computer Science and Electronics, no industrial-type didactic modules were available; therefore, the project aimed to implement a didactic module for manipulating and placing a pneumatic actuator body and its front cover for the pneumatic cylinder mounting system. The methodology integrated qualitative and quantitative methods for educational purposes. The process was divided into six stages; the first one is the control panel responsible for governing the entire process operation; The second stage involves transportation, where a conveyor belt has been integrated to allow the movement of the cylinders to be assembled from beginning to ending; the third is the storage formed by a sliding table powered by a motor where the components to be assembled are located; the fourth stage refers to assembly, which integrates two pneumatic actuators for gripping and a motor for linear movement; In the fifth stage, there is the control panel, which allows control of the module. Finally, an integrated graphical interface on a computer indicates the status of the different components of the module. To validate the module, normality tests were conducted on operation times, absolute and relative errors for sensor validation, and the coefficient of variation for the correct assembly of pneumatic cylinders. Results higher than 0.05 significance were obtained, representing a normal distribution, with absolute and relative errors of 0% and 6.67%, which fall within the acceptable range. In conclusion, the module met all the requirements outlined.