An Optimization of pallet weight is an key point to be considered for lean manufacturing,cost reduction & effective operations. An effort for optimization of pallets has been carried out by many researchers using various methods considering static& dynamic loading conditions.

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A REVIEW ON OPTIMIZATION OF ROTARY TABLE
PALLETS
Pradip VasantraoKadam
P.G.Student of Design Engg, PVPIT
Sangli - Vita Road, Budhgaon, Sangli, Maharashtra 416304
N.V.Hargude
Asso.Professor, Mech. Engineering Dept, PVPIT
Sangli - Vita Road, Budhgaon, Sangli, Maharashtra 416304
ABSTRACT
An Optimization of pallet weight is an key point to be considered for lean manufacturing,
cost reduction & effective operations. An effort for optimization of pallets has been carried out by
many researchers using various methods considering static& dynamic loading conditions. The
maximum deflection & stress developed within the permissible limits. This paper is an attempt to
focus on efforts for review of optimization of weight of pallet& strain in pallet arm.
Key words - Rotary, Pallet, Lean, optimization.
I. INTRODUCTION
An automaticmoveable table that supports a workpiece and slides or pivots into and out of the
machining center. Multiple pallets allow an operator to set up a part while another is being
machined.In the CNC machines, fixtures are still required to locate and hold the work pieces while
machining. The work holding devices should have the following uniqueness:
(a) Work holding devices must have required accuracy and must have matching reference surfaces
with the reference system.
(b) Work holding devices are allowed to perform a number of operations on different faces in a
single setting.
(c) Work holding devices must enable quick loading and unloading.
(d) Work holding devices must be fool-proofing to avoid incorrect loading of the job.
(e) Work holding devices must be sufficient rigidity to fully withstand the cutting forces.
(f) Work holding devices must be safe in use and loading and unloading.
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(g) Work holding devices must have a sufficient of clamping force for use of full roughing cuts.
(h) Work holding devices must be simple in construction maximum as possible.
Automatic pallet change over systems is used in modern CNC machines. These pallets simply move
for interchanging their positions on the machine table. While machining is being done on a job kept
on one pallet, the other pallets are accessible to the operator for clamping and unclamping raw
material or finished product. This saves a lot of material handling and set up time, resulting in higher
productivity.
The numerical control allows a variety ofoperations and settings to be structured in
continuous cycles, making machining centers adaptable to both small series and medium to large
series production.For this purposes machining centers are equipped with a tool magazine, an
automatic tool changing mechanism and a palletizing system.
Fig.1 [13]
II. RELEVANCE
Rotary tables are mostly used for index parts in defined, angular increments. They can be
machined, worked in multiple operations. It consists of a circular steel plate, spindles, a drive
system, and pins that hold parts in proper place. Rotary tables have fixed or adjustable indexing
angles. The table stops for a specified period of time so that an operation can be performed at each
station during every revolution. The supporting bearings of rotary tables determine both the load
capacity and accuracy. Re circulating ball bearings are cheaper than Angular contact bearings.
Butangular contact bearings provide better load capacity and axial stiffness. Cross-roller bearings are
also used. For a large sized table with high load capacity, the hydrostatic bearings are also used.
Selection of rotary tables requires an analysis of specifications and features. It contains maximum
indexing increment, rotational speed, torque obtained at the table top,maximum axial load, maximum
applicable machining force,maximum radial load, work table diameter. A variety of features are
available. Some table surfaces can be raised or lowered at a controlled angle. Others have more than
one rotating work surface. Computer numerically controlled (CNC) devices provide greater accuracy
and repeatability.Position encoders are often used to relay the position of the table surface.
III. LITERATURE REVIEW
Fred M plus et al [1], this paper which describes the pallet loading conditions and pallet operation
for the IBM R 8/1 are developed and also a systematic algorithm is invented.
Michael wang, sureshsethi et al [2], this paper represents the computational complexity of the
problem of minimizing make span in a flow shop , where each jobs requires a pallet the entire time,
from the start of its first operation until the completion of the last operation. Hence it is prove that

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the problem is NP-hard in the strong sense for m > 2 and K > 3, and for, m> 3 and K > 2, where m is
the number of machines and K is the number of pallets in the system.
Terry D. Gerhardt et al [3],This paper focuses on the effect of notches on the on pallet stringers
such as stiffness and strength of pallet by changing the notch depth and radius of the stringers of
pallet and also developed the design equations for conventional double notched oak pallet stringers
by using the experimental method and finite element approach.
H. Weule1, J. Fleischer1 W et al [4],In this paper which explained the topology method for
optimizing the machine tools by using numerical methods such as finite element method (FEM) and
multi-body simulation (MBS) and coupled each other, for this critical workspace positions, loading
conditions are considered.
Carsten Daub et al [5],in this a cast model is developed to enhance the effectiveness of machining
centers with multi pallet changers, further a heuristic scheduling algorithm is developed to minimize
the total weighted tardiness.
Juan Pablo Leiva, Brian C at al [6], this paper which explains the difference between the topology
and topometry methods when employed to the structural components such as what element types are
available for each method and what types of analysis and responses can be used for each method are
presented in the genesis program also explained the concepts that help solve larger problems in a
reduced number of cycles.
LubomírNovotný, JiříMarek et al [7],In this paper a detail study on pallet of size 800 mm is
studied which covers the modeling of the. Component then the loading carrying capacity
(deformation) is checked by using numerical methods considering load, machining operations and
high speed of 600 min–1 .
ParagVichare, AydinNassehi et al [8],In this a detail study is done on the fixture used in the
universal vises, chucks, pallets, auxiliary rotary tables when used in CNC machining center for
Unified Manufacturing Resource Model.
S. Pellegrinellia, A. Valentea et al [9], this research work proposes an integrated methodology and
a software infrastructure to support the process planning and pallet configuration solutions whose
major goal is to minimizing production costs – including costs for energy consumption and cutting
tool wear - while maximizing the number of finished work pieces per pallet.
Abdullah Waseem, Ahmad Nawaz et al [10]In this a PVC made pallet are developed and analyzed
for the uniformly distributed static load on pallet by using the Pro-E and ANSYS packages further
deformation and stress developed in the pallet are compared with the other material pallet.
Mohit Law, Yusuf Altintas[11],In this optimization of machine tools is carried out by using the
position-dependent stability. For this identified weak machine component is modified based on
reduced model sub structural synthesisand the complete dynamics are rapidly analyzed by virtually
re-assembling the machine using reduced order models.
S. Pellegrinellia,n, T.Tolio , [12],This paper studied the pallet sequencing based on the network part
program logic. Part program of non-production movements for each possible sequence of two
operations are automatically generated at the shop floor level are simulated to obtain the non-
production time.
IV. CONCLUDING REMARK
This shows that many authors have reported the pallet design for rotary table and automatic
pallet changer and also analyzed the pallet for different loading and working conditions. But still
there doesn’t exist any focus on designing the pallet which can suit both rotary table and pallet
changer.

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V. PROPOSED WORK
The proposed work aims at developing a pallet design which is suitable for pallet rotary table
as well as for pallet changer & at the same time reduction of the hydraulic forces required to lift the
pallet by optimizing the weight & thereby reducing the deflection in the pallet changer arm.
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