Design and Development of SPM for Nut Sorting
Rutuja Warungase, Shreya Shinde, Dhanashree Thorat, Dhanishtha Patole, Pankaj Ramanlal Beldar · International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology · 2022
Abstract: In the complex industrial environment, there are many interference objects when detecting the objects on the production line. The interference objects are very similar to the objects to be sorted in terms of colour, shape, and size. The existing detection methods like edge detection and object segmentation make it difficult to recognize the objects in the complex industrial environment. Detection of dimensions using load sensor, Infrared sensor, and Arduino program. The machine is controlled by Arduino (microcontroller) with a Servo motor. The aim of this project is the separate hexagonal nuts according to their dimension. These systems can be used in several applications aimed to automatize the process of sorting. With the help of this machine, work efficiency can be increased and labour can be decreased. The project's purpose is to create a Mechatronics system that can sort nuts. It would also be able to detect and reject other items in the process. The project's goal will be to supply the industry with a piece of working equipment for direct use in the Quality Control department at a minimal cost. Keywords: size, shape, hexagonal nut, quality control, infrared sensor, load sensor