Design and Implementation of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Based Automatic Stamp Batik Machine Program with Automatic Gripper Using Mach 3

Abstract

Batik is a painting or drawing on mori fabric that is made with canting tools. In Subsequent developments to speed up the process, stamp batik is used. CNC (Computer Numerical Control) based automatic stamp batik machine has been developed. This machine uses a manual batik stamper in the batik stamp (tool). The problem that arises in the use of manual chucking on this automatic stamp batik machine is the amount of time needed in the replacement and setting of the batik stamp. The design of a CNC based automatic batik machine with automatic gripper has been developed. This automatic gripper combined with the CNC based automatic stamp batik machine is programmed using a combination of G-Code for the CNC and ladder diagram for the PLC (Programmable Logic Control). Based on the design that has been applied to batik stamps produced stamping that is more consistent and has better accuracy than manual stamping. The average difference in wax thickness is 0,003 mm and has 75 seconds slower than manual stamping. This means that even though the automatic gripper provides better accuracy and precision, it sacrifices stamping times.