Machinery Industry

Often, deburring is manual, repetitive, dirty, intensive and stressful work. We automate this process for pieces in plastic, cast iron, alu…

For large volumes and quasi-identical pieces, a robot is the perfect solution. In addition to deburring, other operations can be included in the automation process such as stacking and assembly.

The videos show the deburring of sewer covers in cast iron using an ABB robot with force control.

We started research on robotic polishing focused on the jewelry sector. In recent years, thanks to our accumulated expertise, we have successfully applied this technology in other sectors. We can optimize operations such as polishing, lapidation, satin finishing and engraving of various materials.

More than 15 years ago we started research for robotic polishing, mainly for jewelry sector.

During the last years and thanks to our experience , we have been able to use this technology for other sectors that need polishing,lapidating, satinizing, engraving, etc… This of different pieces in all possible shapes.

Today, we design and build custom cells for our customers, ranging from a single cell to multiple, interconnected cells in line.

We start with a standard base in modern design, with safety doors, a solid extractor, with or without precious metal recovery filters, a robotic arm and a force sensor.

Specifications

Small cell dimensions
Brush diameter from 100 to 250 mm
Small brushes on stylus from Ø 16 mm onwards
2 to 5 workstations per cell
Extraction / recovery system for metals
LED lighting
Force sensor to measure pressure on brushes
Rotary station
Liquid or solid polishing paste
Brush cleaning system
Cleaning gripper by ultrasonic / steamer
Dry-blowing grab after cleaning
Automatic brush change for small brushes
Staübli Robot TX2-60
PC control for programmed parameters
Station to load and unload pieces
Conveyor belt between machine line

Applications

Watch Cases
Rings and bracelets
Medical sector: prosthetics

Photo 1: Warehouse holders

These special holders for small brushes are automatically changed by the robot.

Photo 2: Robotic polishing cells

At the next step, we add stations and accessories according to our customer's needs.
Robotic polishing cells not only increase your productivity,
but it also helps you to achieve consistently good quality without depending on individual performance.
Our job is to work out the project together with customer and
so as to achieve the desired end result.

Photo 3: Polishing paste

Administration of solid polishing paste diameter 40 mm on brush. System is equipped with cleaning system for brush.

Photo 4: Charging system

Vertical loading system to unload and/or load product pallets.
The standard loading system can store up to 10 pallets
where +/- 60 items can be placed depending on the size of the piece.
System with sensors is also possible , for automatic output of different programs.

Photo 5: Connecting polishing cells

2 Polishing cells connected by conveyor belt to increase productivity

Thanks to a robotic application, accuracy is guaranteed in the shortest possible process time.

Full application placed in limited cabinet
Inside and outside engraving , soldering and carving
Extraction and recovery for precious metals possible
Lighting by LEDs
Ability to edit different pieces
Ability to automatically load/unload pieces into the machine
Staubli Robot
PC control of programmed parameters
Different configurations possible and can be integrated into machine line

Information photos

Photo 4: Placing a piece in the laser for engraving, cutting or soldering.
Photo 5: Vertical device to load and unload all product pallets.
The standard device can hold up to 10 pallets, of which up to 60 can be placed on a pallet.
Each pallet can also be optionally coded to start program.
Photo 6: Automatic door with anti-laser glass (class 1)
In addition, it is possible to polish the engraved piece in the same or the next cell.