The thesis addresses the issue of manual removal of 3D printed products from 3D printers, which limits the implementation of automation in production processes. continuous production cycles. This is especially true for cost-effective FFF printers, where product removal is mostly manual and time-consuming. Within the scope of the thesis, an automated system was developed, including the collaborative robot DOBOT CR3 and a custom-designed gripper with an integrated blade for mechanical separation of printed parts. Additionally, positioning elements were developed to ensure precise mechanical alignment between the printer and the robot. An experimental analysis was conducted to evaluate the influence of product geometry, build plate temperature, and cooling time on removal efficiency. The robotic system successfully removed products in all tested cases. For parts smaller than 10 × 10 mm and weighing up to 10 g, it was observed that they occasionally do not slide out of the gripper due to adhesion, friction, and low mass. However, this does not interfere with further operation, as such parts remain on the platform and can be removed manually at intervals. The developed solution demonstrates the feasibility of effective automation of product removal from a 3D printer.
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