Η παρούσα διπλωµατική εργασία πραγµατεύεται την κατασκευή µιας εργαλειοµηχανής µε αρθµητικό έλεγχο µέσω Η/Υ (CNC router) , ικανής για την κατασκευή ηλεκτρονικών πλακετών για τις ανάγκες του εργαστηρίου. Η εργασία αυτή εκπονήθηκε στο Εργαστήριο Ηλεκτροµηχανικής Μετατροπής Ενέργειας του Τµήµατος Ηλεκτρολόγων Μηχανικών και Τεχνολογίας Υπολογιστών της Πολυτεχνικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστηµίου Πατρών. Σκοπός είναι η κατασκευή της µηχανικής διάταξης της εργαλειοµηχανής µε επιφάνεια κατεργασίας πλακέτας µεγέθους τουλάχιστον Α4, των ηλεκτρονικών διατάξεων οδήγησης των κινητήρων, της διάταξης και της διασύνδεσης µε τον υπολογιστή, καθώς και των απαραίτητων προγραµµάτων για την ανάγνωση και επεξεργασία των σχεδίων και τη δηµιουργία και διαβίβαση των εντολών ελέγχου από και προς το µηχάνηµα ώστε να υλοποιηθεί το σχέδιο. Αρχικά έγινε η ανάλυση των απαιτήσεων του εργαστηρίου, επιλέχθηκε η συγκεκριµένη µέθοδος και αναλυθήκαν οι προδιαγραφές που πρέπει να έχει το µηχάνηµα. Έπειτα, έγινε η επιλογή της τοπολογίας και του υλικού του µηχανήµατος, των κατάλληλων κινητήρων, του συστήµατος ολίσθησης και του συστήµατος µετατροπής της κίνησης από περιστροφική σε γραµµική, έτσι ώστε να καλύπτονται µε το, χαµηλότερο δυνατό κόστος, οι απαιτήσεις µεγέθους, δύναµης πρόωσης, επιτάχυνσης, ανάλυσης, ακρίβειας, στιβαρότητας και ταχύτητας κίνησης που αναλύθηκαν στο πρώτο στάδιο, µε το χαµηλότερο δυνατό κόστος. Στη συνέχεια σχεδιάστηκε σε πρόγραµµα τρισδιάστατου σχεδιασµού η µηχανική κατασκευή της διάταξης και ανατέθηκε σε κατάλληλο εργαστήριο η κατασκευή των κοµµατιών και η συναρµολόγηση της. Το επόµενο βήµα ήτανε να σχεδιαστούν και να κατασκευαστούν τα κυκλώµατα για την οδήγηση των κινητήρων και η κεντρική πλακέτα που αναλαµβάνει την οµαλή διασύνδεση τους µε τον υπολογιστή. Τέλος, γράφτηκαν κατάλληλα προγράµµατα τα οποία αναλαµβάνουν την ανάγνωση του σχεδίου της πλακέτας και παράγουν και διαβιβάζουν τις κατάλληλες εντολές στους οδηγούς των κινητήρων, ώστε να γίνουνε οι απαραίτητες κινήσεις από αυτούς και να υλοποιηθεί το σχέδιο στην πλακέτα. / This thesis is about designing and building a fully functional CNC machine, capable of building printed circuit boards.

Η παρούσα διπλωματική εργασία πραγματεύεται την μελέτη και την κατασκεύη μιας αυτοματοποιημένης διάταξης επίστρωσης ηλεκτροδίου σε στερεό ηλεκτρολύτη για εφαρμογή σε κυψέλες καυσίμου.Η εργασία εκπονήθηκε στο Εργαστήριο Ηλεκτρομηχανικής Μετατροπής Ενέργειας του Τμήματος Ηλεκτρολόγων Μηχανικών και Τεχνολογίας Υπολογιστών της Πολυτεχνικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών. Σε αυτό το πλαίσιο,σχεδιάστηκε μια εργαλειομηχανή τύπου CNC(Computer Numerical Control),υψηλής ακρίβειας,ικανή να εκτελέσει κινήσεις σε τρείς άξονες,ελεγχόμενη από μικροελεγκτή και οδηγούμενη από βηματικούς κινητήρες. Αν και ο απώτερος στόχος της εργασίας είναι η κατασκευή της διάταξης που επιτελεί το επιθυμητό έργο,προηγήθηκε εκτενής θεωρητική μελέτη και ανάλυση όλων των χαρακτηριστικών και παραγόντων του συστήματος. Αρχικά,γίνεται αναφορά στις κυψέλες καυσίμου,στους διάφορους τύπους της συγκεκριμένης τεχνολογίας καθώς και στις εφαρμογές που αυτή ενσωματώνεται. Οι κυψέλες καυσίμου,ως αντικείμενο επιστημονικής μελέτης αλλά και ως εμπορευματικό προϊόν παρουσιάζει εξαιρετικό ενδιαφέρον και έχει απασχολήσει σε μεγάλο βαθμό την επιστημονική κοινότητα τα τελευταία χρόνια λόγω της μεγάλης αποδοτικότητάς τους στην παραγωγή ενέργειας αλλά και της φιλικής προς το περιβάλλον λειτουργίας τους. Εν συνεχεία,αναλύεται ο όρος αριθμητικός έλεγχος και αναλύονται οι εφαρμογές στις οποίες αυτός χρησιμοποιείται ενώ παράλληλα γίνεται αναφορά στο μηχανολογικό τμήμα της κατασκευής,στα υλικά και στο σχεδιασμό τέτοιων διατάξεων. Σημαντικό μέρος της εργασίας αφιερώθηκε στους βηματικούς κινητήρες που επελέχθησαν ως κινητήρες προώσεως της εργαλειομηχανής.Αναλύονται τόσο οι τύποι βηματικών κινητήρων όσο και ο έλεγχος τους ενώ ακόμα παρουσιάζεται και η στατική αλλά και η δυναμική τους συμπεριφορά σε ένα σύστημα. Τον ‘’εγκέφαλο’’ της διάταξης αποτελεί ο μικροεπεξεργαστής που ενσωματώνει το πρόγραμμα λειτουργίας της εργαλειομηχανής,ο οποίος αναλύεται σε μεγάλο βαθμό ξεκινώντας από τον ορισμό του,τη φύση της λειτουργίας του και καταλήγωντας στον ειδικότερο ρόλο που διαδραματίζει στο κύκλωμα ελέγχου της διάταξης. Ακόμα, περιγράφεται η αρχή λειτουργίας και η κατασκευαστική λογική της πλακέτας ελέγχου και οδήγησης του συστήματος.Τα συμπεράσματα της εργασίας και οι μελλοντικές επεκτάσεις που πιθανώς η διάταξη επιδέχεται παρουσιάζονται ως επίλογος. / The purpose of this thesis is the construction of an automated device that coats electrodes in to solid electrolyte for application in fuel cells. The project was conducted in Electromechanical Energy Conversion Laboratory, at Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of Patras. In this context, a CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) machine, capable of carrying out movements in three axes, controlled by stepper motors was designed. Although the ultimate purpose is the construction of such a device, an extensive theoretical study and analysis of all parameters and characteristics of the system was preceded. Initially, a reference to fuel cells is being made, describing the different types of the technology and the applications which fuel cells are incorporated. In general, fuel cell technology as an object of theoretical study and as a commodity product as well, is considered to be of high scientific interest, due to its high efficiency and it’s environmental friendly operation. In addition, a general definition of numerical control is being given relatively to its applications, providing a special interest in the mechanical design of systems that incorporate this particular method of control. A significant part of the project was consumed by the analysis of stepper motor behavior, both static and dynamic. Different types of stepper motors are being described along with several types of control schemes. Extensive description of the system’s incorporated micro-controller has been made, from its general description down to its specialized role to the system. Finally, the basic principles of operation are being described, given a special interest in to the board of control and drive of the system. The evaluation of the project’s status as well it’s future development were given as final conclusions.

Este trabalho tem por objetivo o design e a fabricação de superfícies tácteis a partir de padrões modulares encaixáveis. Estas superfícies foram construídas em diferentes materiais naturais (minerais e madeiras) e em distintos processos de fabricação inovadores (usinagem por jato de água, usinagem por controle numérico computadorizado ou CNC e corte a laser). A intenção foi desenvolver uma metodologia de design & tecnologia para aplicá-la em painéis de revestimento que possam ser produzidos em baixa escala de forma semi-industrial. A grande variedade de materiais naturais encontrados no estado do Rio Grande do Sul; a carência de design associado a estes materiais quando do produto final e o volume de rejeitos oriundos deste beneficiamento, foram os principais motivadores para a utilização destas matérias primas. O estudo de diferentes técnicas de design de superfície auxilia na transformação destes materiais, para que os mesmos passem a ter o formato de módulo. Dentro deste contexto, foram estudadas as técnicas desenvolvidas pelo artista Maurits Cornelis Escher. Ele dedicou boa parte de sua vida profissional à composição de desenhos que, justamente, partem da utilização da simetria, modularidade, continuidade e encaixe. Neste sentido, após a compreensão das técnicas utilizadas por Escher, alguns de seus desenhos foram aplicados nos materiais selecionados através dos processos de fabricação adequados, possibilitando a construção das diferentes superfícies tácteis. Os resultados obtidos identificam que a utilização de processos de fabricação inovadores para interferência nos materiais naturais são ferramentas importantes para a promoção de uma nova geração de produtos locais. Conclui-se que estas interferências viabilizam a fabricação de produtos com maior valor estético, social e econômico. / This work aims at the design and the manufacturing of tactile surfaces from modular plug patterns. These surfaces were built in different natural materials (mineral and wood) and in distinct innovative manufacturing processes (waterjet machining, computerized numerical control machining or CNC and laser cutting). The objective was to develop a design & technology methodology for applying it in coating panels that can be produced on a semiindustrial small scale. The huge variety of natural materials found in Rio Grande do Sul State, the lack of design associated to these materials as to the final product and the volume of waste from this processing were the main motivators for the use of these raw materials. The study of these different techniques of surface design helps the transformation of these materials in order that they start to have the modular format. Within this context, the techniques developed by the artist Maurits Cornelis Escher were studied. He devoted much of his professional life to the composition of drawings beginning exactly with the use of symmetry, modularity continuity and joint. In this sense, after understanding the techniques used by Escher, some of his drawings were applied in the materials selected through suitable manufacturing processes, enabling the construction of different tactile surfaces. The results obtained identify that the utilization of innovative manufacturing processes to interfere in the natural materials are important tools for the promotion of a new generation of local products. It is conclude that these interferences enable the manufacture of products with greater aesthetic, social and economic value.

Este trabalho tem por objetivo o design e a fabricação de superfícies tácteis a partir de padrões modulares encaixáveis. Estas superfícies foram construídas em diferentes materiais naturais (minerais e madeiras) e em distintos processos de fabricação inovadores (usinagem por jato de água, usinagem por controle numérico computadorizado ou CNC e corte a laser). A intenção foi desenvolver uma metodologia de design & tecnologia para aplicá-la em painéis de revestimento que possam ser produzidos em baixa escala de forma semi-industrial. A grande variedade de materiais naturais encontrados no estado do Rio Grande do Sul; a carência de design associado a estes materiais quando do produto final e o volume de rejeitos oriundos deste beneficiamento, foram os principais motivadores para a utilização destas matérias primas. O estudo de diferentes técnicas de design de superfície auxilia na transformação destes materiais, para que os mesmos passem a ter o formato de módulo. Dentro deste contexto, foram estudadas as técnicas desenvolvidas pelo artista Maurits Cornelis Escher. Ele dedicou boa parte de sua vida profissional à composição de desenhos que, justamente, partem da utilização da simetria, modularidade, continuidade e encaixe. Neste sentido, após a compreensão das técnicas utilizadas por Escher, alguns de seus desenhos foram aplicados nos materiais selecionados através dos processos de fabricação adequados, possibilitando a construção das diferentes superfícies tácteis. Os resultados obtidos identificam que a utilização de processos de fabricação inovadores para interferência nos materiais naturais são ferramentas importantes para a promoção de uma nova geração de produtos locais. Conclui-se que estas interferências viabilizam a fabricação de produtos com maior valor estético, social e econômico. / This work aims at the design and the manufacturing of tactile surfaces from modular plug patterns. These surfaces were built in different natural materials (mineral and wood) and in distinct innovative manufacturing processes (waterjet machining, computerized numerical control machining or CNC and laser cutting). The objective was to develop a design & technology methodology for applying it in coating panels that can be produced on a semiindustrial small scale. The huge variety of natural materials found in Rio Grande do Sul State, the lack of design associated to these materials as to the final product and the volume of waste from this processing were the main motivators for the use of these raw materials. The study of these different techniques of surface design helps the transformation of these materials in order that they start to have the modular format. Within this context, the techniques developed by the artist Maurits Cornelis Escher were studied. He devoted much of his professional life to the composition of drawings beginning exactly with the use of symmetry, modularity continuity and joint. In this sense, after understanding the techniques used by Escher, some of his drawings were applied in the materials selected through suitable manufacturing processes, enabling the construction of different tactile surfaces. The results obtained identify that the utilization of innovative manufacturing processes to interfere in the natural materials are important tools for the promotion of a new generation of local products. It is conclude that these interferences enable the manufacture of products with greater aesthetic, social and economic value.

Este trabalho tem por objetivo o design e a fabricação de superfícies tácteis a partir de padrões modulares encaixáveis. Estas superfícies foram construídas em diferentes materiais naturais (minerais e madeiras) e em distintos processos de fabricação inovadores (usinagem por jato de água, usinagem por controle numérico computadorizado ou CNC e corte a laser). A intenção foi desenvolver uma metodologia de design & tecnologia para aplicá-la em painéis de revestimento que possam ser produzidos em baixa escala de forma semi-industrial. A grande variedade de materiais naturais encontrados no estado do Rio Grande do Sul; a carência de design associado a estes materiais quando do produto final e o volume de rejeitos oriundos deste beneficiamento, foram os principais motivadores para a utilização destas matérias primas. O estudo de diferentes técnicas de design de superfície auxilia na transformação destes materiais, para que os mesmos passem a ter o formato de módulo. Dentro deste contexto, foram estudadas as técnicas desenvolvidas pelo artista Maurits Cornelis Escher. Ele dedicou boa parte de sua vida profissional à composição de desenhos que, justamente, partem da utilização da simetria, modularidade, continuidade e encaixe. Neste sentido, após a compreensão das técnicas utilizadas por Escher, alguns de seus desenhos foram aplicados nos materiais selecionados através dos processos de fabricação adequados, possibilitando a construção das diferentes superfícies tácteis. Os resultados obtidos identificam que a utilização de processos de fabricação inovadores para interferência nos materiais naturais são ferramentas importantes para a promoção de uma nova geração de produtos locais. Conclui-se que estas interferências viabilizam a fabricação de produtos com maior valor estético, social e econômico. / This work aims at the design and the manufacturing of tactile surfaces from modular plug patterns. These surfaces were built in different natural materials (mineral and wood) and in distinct innovative manufacturing processes (waterjet machining, computerized numerical control machining or CNC and laser cutting). The objective was to develop a design & technology methodology for applying it in coating panels that can be produced on a semiindustrial small scale. The huge variety of natural materials found in Rio Grande do Sul State, the lack of design associated to these materials as to the final product and the volume of waste from this processing were the main motivators for the use of these raw materials. The study of these different techniques of surface design helps the transformation of these materials in order that they start to have the modular format. Within this context, the techniques developed by the artist Maurits Cornelis Escher were studied. He devoted much of his professional life to the composition of drawings beginning exactly with the use of symmetry, modularity continuity and joint. In this sense, after understanding the techniques used by Escher, some of his drawings were applied in the materials selected through suitable manufacturing processes, enabling the construction of different tactile surfaces. The results obtained identify that the utilization of innovative manufacturing processes to interfere in the natural materials are important tools for the promotion of a new generation of local products. It is conclude that these interferences enable the manufacture of products with greater aesthetic, social and economic value.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This research demonstrates the development of a new principle of operation for elbow and forearm continuous passive motion (CPM) equipment. For that were integrated knowledges of Physical Therapy and Production Engineering to make a prototype of a CPM device for the purpose of enabling the programming of various sequences of passive movements of elbow and forearm by means of computerized numerical control (CNC). The conceptual design of prototype mechanical equipment was carried out, as well as the construction and development of a program to specify the principles of operation of the equipment. Computerized CPM allows the independent or synchronized passive movements on two axes: elbow flexion/extension and forearm pronation/supination. The prototype has stepper motors connected to a microcomputer by means of drivers. The motors are controlled by commercial CNC machine software control. The language read and interpreted by this program is generated by other software, this was developed for this equipment to facilitate its use by the Physical Therapists. It has language accessible to this professionals and it allows the insertion of such variables as time and angle. The software calculates the speed of movement with these variables automatically. Data entered into the program are saved and generate a text file with standard CNC language, which is recognized by the program control. The sequences of movements are created by Physical Therapist and adapted to patients according to treatment goals and the individual characteristics. The control software also provides the flexion/extension and pronation/supination range of motion (ROM) passive evaluation, the data of each patient can be stored for monitoring progress and possible reuse. Based on what was done, we can assert that this operating principle can be used in CPM device, the software developed can be used on any machine of this type wich CNC principle of operation and if them have the availability of two axes of movement. This technique can be used to other equipments specific to the health area. / Neste trabalho é demonstrado o desenvolvimento de um novo princípio de operação para equipamentos de movimentação passiva contínua (CPM) para cotovelo e antebraço. Foram integrados conhecimentos de Fisioterapia e Engenharia de Produção para construir um protótipo de um equipamento de CPM que possibilite a programação de variadas sequências de movimentos passivos do cotovelo e antebraço por meio de técnicas empregadas em equipamentos com Comando Numérico Computadorizado (CNC). Foi realizado o projeto conceitual da mecânica do protótipo, sua posterior construção e desenvolvido um programa para especificar os princípios de operação do equipamento. O CPM Computadorizado possibilita os movimentos passivos independentes ou sincronizados em dois eixos: flexão/extensão do cotovelo e pronação/supinação do antebraço. Possui motores de passo, conectados a um microcomputador por meio de driveres. Os motores são comandados por um software controle comercial de máquina CNC. A linguagem lida e interpretada por este programa é gerada por outro software, o qual foi desenvolvido para este equipamento, visando facilitar a utilização pelo fisioterapeuta. Ele disponibiliza, em linguagem acessível ao profissional da área, a inserção de variáveis como tempo e ângulo, com as quais calcula automaticamente a velocidade de movimento. Os dados inseridos no programa são salvos e geram um arquivo texto com linguagem CNC padronizada reconhecida pelo programa controle. As sequências de movimentos são criadas pelo fisioterapeuta e adaptadas aos pacientes, de acordo com os objetivos do tratamento e as características individuais. O software controle proporciona também uma avaliação passiva da amplitude de movimento (ADM) da flexão/extensão e pronação/supinação e os dados de cada paciente podem ser armazenados para acompanhamento da evolução e possível reutilização. Com base no que foi realizado, é possível afirmar que este princípio de operação pode ser empregado em equipamentos de CPM e o software desenvolvido pode ser utilizado em qualquer máquina deste tipo com princípio de operação CNC, onde exista a disponibilidade de dois eixos de movimentos. Esta técnica ainda pode ser utilizada em outros equipamentos específicos da área da saúde.