Adamson University

College of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Department
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Experiment No. 8
ME Electives 4
E-4. Drilling
Group No. 3
Group Members:
Depalubos, Phillip Louis H
Evangelista, Ernest Dominic A.
Evangelista, John Andrew
Felices, Charls Ledcel U.
Flores, Vincent Marty

Date Performed:
March 19, 2020

Date Submission:
March 26, 2020

Engr. Eisley John S. Tiongson

I. Introduction
 PLCs are used for system automation designed for multiple inputs and
output arrangements, extended temperature ranges, immunity to electrical
noise, and resistance to vibration and impact. The programs to control
machine operation are stored in battery-backed or non-volatile memory.

The drilling process is the most common machining process in

industries to make hole on wood or other materials. This machine uses a
drilling tool with cutting edge at its point to remove material from the work
piece. The cutting tool is held in the drill machine by a chuck taper and is
rotated and feed in to the work piece. This machine can also be used to
perform other operations like boring, counter boring, countersinking, spot
facing etc. Simple drilling machines like hand held portable drilling machines
where human force is required cannot be used for number of machining
operations for specific applications. Because the drilling depth cannot be
estimated properly and thus the work piece may spoil. In addition, different
size holes cannot be drilled without changing the drill bit that consumes lot
of time for doing repeated multiple jobs.

To overcome all these problems, the automated drilling machine are

designed which is aimed to drill the holes automatically and can maintain the
depth of hole accurately. Among the various types of available automation
systems PLC [1] can be used because it has available hardware and software
connection for any type of industrial automation. PLCs are used for
automation of electromechanical processes, such as control of machinery on
factory assembly lines, amusement rides, or lighting fixtures. Its
development time is less, ease to use and a cost effective solution. It also
has the flexibility to change the program with the requirements. The existing
drill machine was successfully automated using PLC control system. Two
motors need in this system. Main motor is used to feed and controlled in
different speeds according to work piece hardness. Auxiliary motor needs to
control depth of cut according to operation time. The tool bit automatically
withdraws from work piece by reversible speed. The step or step less drilling
is possible in any type of job with very short time. The whole system is able
to shut down automatically after the drilling operation.

II. Objectives
a. Provide an appropriate logic circuit for the operation of the
Drilling using the basic instructions.
b. The student should be familiarize using the fx series PLC.
c. To be able to use the fx series PLC.
III. System Diagram
E-4. Drilling

IV. Parts and Label

E-4. Drilling
1. X0 – Drilling
2. X1 – Part Under Drill
3. X2 – Drilled Correctly
4. X3 – Drilled Wrong
5. X5 – Sensor
6. X20(PB1) – Operation Switches
7. X24(SW1) – Operation Switches
8. Y0 – Supply Command
9. Y1 – Conveyor Forward
10. Y2 – Start Drilling

V. Ladder Diagram
E-4. Drilling
VI. Control Evaluation
VII. Conclusion
In this experiment, students aim to design an appropriate
logic circuit using FX-training software that operates a drilling system.
Given with possible and different outcomes that would result, and
since there could be a number of logic circuit design that are
applicable for this type of operation, the result circuit was made by
trial and error method. By analyzing the flow of operation and control
specifications provided, students were able to come up with ideas on
how to construct the appropriate logic circuit. In addition, the specific
previous activity instruction applied in this logic circuit is the use of
M8002, latching and normally-closed switch functions. By laying a
circuit or program that can operate the system and with a probable
command, the students undergone evaluation and laying out
appropriate circuit. Therefore, by using the mentioned methods,
 students successfully made a ladder diagram to operate the system.
Students were also able to independently analyze and design a logic
circuit and be familiar with the interface and several functions in the
FX-training software

VIII. References
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320281821_Development_of_a_PLC_Controlled_Drilling_M
achine