In this section, there are different tests that will be used for the mass finishing robots. These tests include Deflection test, Repeatability test, and Laser head rotation test. All of these tests are extremely important for carrying out all operations in detail.

Deflection test of Robot Mass Finishing

The main aim of deflection testing is to check the structural adequacy of the object or component. If the deflection test of the mass finishing component is failed, then there will be no accuracy. If drag finishing is used for the manufacturing of new components, then deflection testing will play a major role. The reason is that these parts are extremely sensitive and required high-quality finishing. This deflection testing will provide on the new propellers for the boats with different diameters. Such testing will provide perfection in the manufacturing of different materials (Ng, Chan and Teo).

This type of testing is applied to clean surfaces to make it more perfect after finishing. From the information, it can be seen that Mandrel used for such a test is completely rigid and contain accurate measurement. This measurement may be changed according to the requirement of the place. The deflection test will provide the exact strength of the component. This test is performed after pulling the major test device through the component. Now, if the equipment finds any deflection during testing, then it means there is one problem during the finishing of the propeller. This test will help the manufacturer to solve the required problem after testing (Paolo Redaelli).

Repeatability test of Robot Mass Finishing

During the measurement of the exact performance of the drag finishing machines, it is necessary to apply the repeatability test on it. It will help to find different random errors during measurement.  This test is also one of the important for estimating any kind of uncertainty in the measurement. Moreover, it is also the most commonly used experiment for collecting data from random means. Furthermore, many machines are required mass finishing in their manufacturing. There are some machines on which it is extremely difficult to apply this test. The reason is that it is extremely difficult to detect the data (Dethlefs, Uhlmann and Eulitz).

There is an extremely simple way of performing the repeatability test — the best procedure to apply different measurements in the lab. In the first step, there is a need for measurement function for testing, and then after this, there is a need to select the measurement range for repeatability. When the measurement range is selected, the next step will select the test points. Now the next step is related to the selection of the equipment. In the next step, there is a need to select the required operator for the test. When all things are done perfectly, then after this proper test will be performed on it, and different repeatable samples will be obtained (Sugita, Itaya and Takeuchi.).

Laser head rotation of Robot Mass Finishing

This type of test is performed through the use of the DidRed laser test. Through this test, it will be easy to detect the defective part in the component that is manufactured. Like when the new part of the propeller is designed, then through the help of the laser head rotation test, the defective part is analyzed. The data of the laser is easily is monitored on the device. Through this data, it can be analyzed easily what part of the component is affected after the test. The next point is that with the help of laser head testing, it is extremely simple to adapt to different changes in the equipment (Braumann and Brell-Cokcan).

Another thing is that through the help of laser diode technology, it will be extremely easy to analyze the problem that is present in the component. The best part of this testing is that it is extremely cheap and contains a small size. Also, another best part is that through the help of this test, it will be extremely easy to analyze the fault in the component. They laser diodes are giving accurate accuracy in the results, and it will be extremely easy to detect small errors in the component.

Accuracy of measurement of Robot Mass Finishing

There are many types of equipment in which there is a huge requirement of different measurement parameters. The accuracy of measurement is affected by different means. There is a different type of error that may occur during measurement. This type of error may affect the test of the equipment. From them, there are some types of errors that may affect the accuracy of the measurement. From them, the first one is related to personal error. When there is a requirement of testing the measurement accuracy of the component, the observer may be not measuring it properly. The next type of error that may arise during testing the accuracy of measurement is the random error. This type of error arises after taking a lot of measurements from the same instrument. If these measurements are taken, then there is a contradiction between these measurements. The next type of error that may arise during testing the accuracy of measurement is related to the systematic error. This is one of the huge errors, and the reason is that this is occurred due to fault in the measuring equipment. Due to this fault, the exact measurement of the equipment is extremely difficult to be found. This can be resolved by changing the measuring instrument (Braumann and Brell-Cokcan).

SWOT analysis of Robot Mass Finishing

Through the help of SWOT analysis, it will be extremely easy to find and analyze the factors.

Strengths of Robot Mass Finishing

There are a lot of strengths in using such robots in the market for mass finishing. The best part is that all of the processes are completely automatic through the use of these robots. Another best strength is that there is complete accuracy after the finishing of the object. These mass finishing robots are saving time and cost of the operation. With the help of these robots, all operations will be carried out in limited time. Another strength is that there will be quite secured access to different parts of the object.

 If any company is using robots for mass finishing, then there will be extremely fast development in operation. If any company wanted a continuous improvement in the manufacturing of its components, then it will be quite simple for them. These robots are easily deployed and reconfigured with different methods according to the main demand of the organization. There is also an increase in the productivity of manufacturing components.

Weaknesses of Robot Mass Finishing

One of the huge weaknesses is that these robots are extremely expansive. The error rate of these robots is also about 5- 10 percent that is not good for carrying out the mass finishing operations. The organization is also compromising the ideal quality of its components. The company is also wasting a lot of money on the testing of these materials. There is one of the huge weaknesses of these robots related to its support. There is quite little support for different browsers. The system of these robots also relies on different kinds of NLP tools that are affecting the understanding of the functions. These robots are required high maintenance due to its various functions in the industry.

Opportunity of Robot Mass Finishing

There are many companies that are moving towards automation, through the help of this technology, the organizations are able to carry out their functions extremely fast. It can be noted that process finishing requires high-quality efficiency and these robots are providing a huge opportunity to the organizations. If any organization is using mass finishing through robots, then it can be extremely easy to attract other businesses quite effectively. The organization is able to set the proper roadmap for achieving future projects. If any organization wanted to build COE for their organization, then it will be extremely easy through the help of these mass finishing robots. Moreover, there is one of the huge opportunities to apply a strong management system in the organization.

Threats of Robot Mass Finishing

There is one of the major threats to this mass finishing robot related to its cognitive processes. The downtime of the application is increasing with time. The reason is that many companies are working on applying to change in robots. There is one drawback of the functioning of the robot related to the crashing of the system. Whenever it will happen, then it may damage the system and also its main functions. Due to such condition, there is a complete unstable process happened and damaged the business process in no time.

Conclusion of Robot Mass Finishing

It is concluded that the robots play an important part in different industries in the process of drilling, mining and molding of different products and different metals. The robots have been effective techniques to assist in the different manufacturing industries to assist the machining system of the industries. The main theme followed in this research is about the robots and the mass finishing that how robots are proven effective in the fields of the mass finishing and how robots can assist with the machining systems of the improve the efficiency of the machines and to get the output quickly and more vigilantly. The robots are used to shape and size different products in the market and a final look of the product was given with the help of the robot.

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