Masafumi SAKAMOTO
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Masafumi Sakamoto is a pioneering figure in the field of automated manufacturing, with a focused expertise in the precision finishing of metal molds and dies. His major contributions lie in the development of robotic polishing systems designed to replace the labor-intensive manual processes required for complex, high-accuracy curved surfaces. Sakamoto’s seminal work, beginning with his 1989 paper on automating polishing operations using CAD/CAM data, laid the groundwork for integrating industrial robots into the finishing stage of tool and die making. He further advanced this technology by engineering a specialized polishing apparatus with contact pressure control, as detailed in his 1991 follow-up study. This device, mounted on a robot wrist and featuring an air spindle motor and spring-loaded abrasive wheel, enabled consistent, high-quality surface finishing. While his foundational papers have garnered a modest number of citations, their impact is significant within the niche of precision manufacturing automation, establishing a framework that has influenced subsequent research and industrial applications in robotic polishing for complex geometries.
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