Transformer Winding Automation - Robotics Institute Carnegie Mellon University
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Transformer Winding Automation

The goal of the ABB Transformer-Winding Project was to increase the production speed and quality of transformer winding through sensing and automation. Important results included:

Development and implementation of winding algorithms for non-axisymmetric smooth and polygonal shapes guaranteeing closure of helically wound filament layers and reducing material buildup and waste.

Development of a touchscreen-based user interface for winding machine operators.

Development of a vision-based method of measuring the gap between adjacent conductors on a rotating, non-axisymmetric mandrel.

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1994
Real-time vision-based detection of wire gapping on a rotating transformer core
C. J. Taylor, E. Evans, John M. Dolan, and Pradeep Khosla
Journal Article, SPIE Industrial Optical Sensors for Industrial Optical Sensors for Metrology and Inspection, Vol. 2349, pp. 235 - 246, November, 1994
1993
Surface-Closure Algorithms for Filament Winding of Non-Axisymmetric Cylindrical Parts
John M. Dolan, Pradeep Khosla, and Sarosh Talukdar
Conference Paper, Proceedings of 25th International SAMPE Technical Conference, Vol. 25, pp. 680 - 691, October, 1993

past head

  • Pradeep Khosla

past staff

  • John M Dolan

past contact

  • Pradeep Khosla