Integrating Robotic Systems into a Plasma Cutting Workstation - New Workstation Design Approach Using Techno-Economic Evaluation

Abstract

This paper proposes a procedure for implementing a robotic system in a plasma cutting workplace. The goal is to create an efficient and safe process for integrating a robot into the existing workspace, with an emphasis on increasing productivity and minimising the risk of human factors. The paper includes an analysis of the requirements for the robotic system, including compatibility with the plasma cutting equipment. The proposed procedure involves an analysis of the current state of the workplace, followed by recommended implementation steps. The procedure includes a comparison of the current state of the workplace with the proposed state and the establishment of criteria for evaluation, which are subsequently used in the techno-economic evaluation. The paper also presents an industrial case study to validate the proposed procedure.