If you follow the different characteristics of the components, we can also divide the non-standard automation equipment into standard parts (direct-purchased parts that can be directly assembled), and machined parts (self-factory or out-of-process parts).

The standard parts are divided into five parts: electric parts, pneumatic parts, hydraulic parts, mechanical parts and control parts.

1. Electric parts Electric parts include various motors and their accessories. Three-phase asynchronous motor, single-phase motor, DC motor, stepper motor and driver, servo motor and driver, linear motor and driver.

2. Pneumatic accessories Pneumatic accessories include various cylinders and accessories. Linear cylinder, rotary cylinder, air gripper, air bag, multi-stroke cylinder, vacuum suction cup, pneumatic joint, reversing valve, throttle valve, magnetic switch, floating joint, filter, oil mister, pressure reducing valve, barometer, negative Pressure gauges, check valves, proportional valves, etc.

3. Hydraulic fittings Hydraulic fittings contain various hydraulic cylinders and their accessories. Hydraulic cylinders, reversing valves, throttle valves, floating joints, filters, pressure reducing valves, pressure gauges, check valves, proportional valves, relief valves, servo valves, etc.

4. Mechanical parts Mechanical parts mainly contain various actuators. Couplings, reducers, bumpers, speed stabilizers, rolling bearings, linear bearings, ball screws, linear guides, belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets, rack and pinion.

5. Control Accessories The control accessories contain various hardware for the control system. PLC, industrial computer, single chip, board, relay, contactor, filter, switching power supply, sensor, various pipelines, etc.

The workpiece can be divided into sheet metal parts, welded parts, machined assembly parts and so on.

Mechanical design is a comprehensive application of very large system knowledge. Therefore, we must strive to master material science, theoretical mechanics, material mechanics, electromechanical transmission system, hydraulic pneumatic transmission, mechanical principle, mechanical design, tolerance coordination, mechanical manufacturing process foundation, Knowledge of related disciplines such as ergonomics. The design of non-standard automation equipment can be borrowed less, with greater difficulty and risk.

Therefore, as an engineer who designs non-standard equipment for integrated application automation technology, there is no need to study the working principle of components, understand its function, use method, and master the correct selection. As a junior engineer, there are conditions to imitate more and more similar equipment for design. If there are no conditions, more inspiration and nutrients are taken from the mature organization to design. After the level is improved, the independent design is integrated, and then the innovation is made.

In addition, no matter whether it is a senior or a junior engineer, it must not be hard-wired in the engineering design practice. It is necessary to analyze the specific problems and use the basic principles to solve practical problems.