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Model-driven path planning for robotic plasma cutting of branch pipe with single Y-groove based on pipe-rotating scheme

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The automatic cutting of intersecting pipes is a challenging task in manufacturing. For improved automation and accuracy, this paper proposes a model-driven path planning approach for the robotic plasma cutting of a branch pipe with a single Y-groove. Firstly, it summarizes the intersection forms and introduces a dual-pipe intersection model. Based on this model, the moving three-plane structure (a description unit of the geometric characteristics of the intersecting curve) is constructed, and a geometric model of the branch pipe with a single Y-groove is defined. Secondly, a novel mathematical model for plasma radius and taper compensation is established. Then, the compensation model and groove model are integrated by establishing movable frames. Thirdly, to prevent collisions between the plasma torch and workpiece, the torch height is planned and a branch pipe-rotating scheme is proposed. Through the established models and moving frames, the planned path description of cutting robot is provided in this novel scheme. The accuracy of the proposed method is verified by simulations and robotic cutting experiments.

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The authors thank the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 62103234), and the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation (Grant Nos. ZR2021QF027, ZR2022QF031).

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  1. School of Control Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, People’s Republic of China

    Yan Liu, Qiu Tang & Xin-Cheng Tian

  2. Engineering Research Center of Intelligent Unmanned System, Ministry of Education, Jinan, 250061, People’s Republic of China

    Yan Liu, Qiu Tang & Xin-Cheng Tian

  3. School of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, People’s Republic of China

    Yan Liu

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Liu, Y., Tang, Q. & Tian, XC. Model-driven path planning for robotic plasma cutting of branch pipe with single Y-groove based on pipe-rotating scheme. Adv. Manuf. 12, 94–107 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40436-023-00453-1

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