Simple automation machinery (LCA) are comprised of the following.

The tutorial explanations to this point have been centered around usage points on mechanisms and machine element components. From this point forward, mechanism designs on 1. LCA that can operate at higher speeds, and 2. LCA that can repetitively operate programmed movements over long time durations will be explained.

(1) Motion mechanism designs and related engineering

The mechanisms introduced as "Essence of Karakuri fixtures (LCA Tutorial #79~)" are encompassed within the concerns of Mechanism Engineering. There, the design tasks can be carried out with only concerns on "balancing of forces", without any considerations for high speed operation related matters. For designing mechanisms capable of complex controlled motion at high speeds, the designer should be well oriented with Mechanics and Machine Vibration. If machined part strength or actuator selections and such are evaluated on these grounds failures can be reduced, and even the failures can be reengineered for further enlightenments.

[Fig.1] shows the engineering disciplines related to motion mechanism design.