Introduction:
Below is a picture of a pneumatic system I constructed in Automation Studio. This system is set up to control the extension and retraction of these two cylinders as well as their extend and retract speed.
The Academic Skills and Objectives that I Used Were:
- Identify the six simple machines and their applications
- Solve problems using appropriate units in engineering systems
- Solve problems using vectoring, predict resultant forces
- Apply knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
This is a pneumatic system I constructed in Automation Studio that can operate two double-acting cylinders as well as control their extension and retraction speeds.
Justification:
I chose to display this project because it is a good example of the work I completed throughout the Fluid Power LAPs. Apart from creating pneumatic systems through Automation Studio, I have also set up systems using pneumatic components. Through these exercises, I've acquired a better understanding of pneumatic systems.