Drilling of carbon fiber parts performed by an Industry 4.0 systems-integrated technology

This paper presents an advanced robotized cell that integrates a robot manipulator and embedded sensor with communication capacity to perform the machining of mechanical parts assisted by Industry 4.0 principles. The aim of this work is to propose an intelligent manufacturing technology that provides gains of productivity, management and digitalization based on Internet of Things concepts. This advanced approach adds value to the production processes by granting monitoring tools to operators and plant managers. It allows the acquisition and analyses of data to predict failures, and perform adjustments on the process, looking for reduction of wastes and adding value to the business. In order to illustrate the applicability of the proposed cell, a drilling process of a carbon fiber part has been executed as a case study showing the concept of the robotized cell. The proposed approach showed the advantages on the integration of different processes through communication technology and the possible impact related to Industry 4.0 on aircraft industry.