Related projects
Discover more projects across a range of sectors and discipline — from AI to cleantech to social innovation.
Stamping presses are widely used to make metal parts in the automotive industry. Currently, lubrication for a die in a stamping press is applied to the whole sheet. Although this is the industry standard, this approach has a problem. By the time the sheet exits the press, the lubricant may have run out. This can result in defective parts. To correct this, it is proposed to have lubrication nozzles built into the die so that lubricant is applied locally. Thus, the objective is to design, test and implement a control system for automatic in-situ die lubrication. A prototype die with lubricant injectors is available for test purposes. Experiments are needed to identify the optimum conditions for delivery of the lubricant. In order to optimize the controller, an intelligent (neuro-fuzzy) algorithm will be used. If the project is successful, the immediate benefits are: 1) fewer defective parts, 2) reduced consumption of lubricant and 3) a cleaner work environment.
Dr. Brian Surgenor
Greg Szkilynk
Van-Rob Inc.
Engineering - mechanical
Automotive and transportation
Queen's University
Accelerate
Discover more projects across a range of sectors and discipline — from AI to cleantech to social innovation.
Find the perfect opportunity to put your academic skills and knowledge into practice!
Find ProjectsThe strong support from governments across Canada, international partners, universities, colleges, companies, and community organizations has enabled Mitacs to focus on the core idea that talent and partnerships power innovation — and innovation creates a better future.