Continuous Automated Production of a Steel Brake Drum

Module taken with the Mechanical Engineering Department at Imperial College London

Tasked with designing a manufacturing process to ensure production of 240 brake drums per day

Involved:

  • Machine Selection
  • Tool Selection
  • Chuck & Jaw Selection
  • Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) code
  • Robotic Arm Selection
  • Part Handling
  • Part Storage
  • Work Centre Layout Design

A detailed report outlining our process is found below:

A complimentary presentation presented to our “client” can be found below: