EMO Hannover: How to automate weld dressing for sheetmetal parts

Spanish manufacturer of automatic and CNC machines for polishing, sanding, deburring and micro finishing of metal parts, Autopulit, will be highlighting its expertise in robotic weld dressing for sheetmetal assemblies at EMO Hannover 2019.

At EMO, Autopulit, which is represented in the UK and Ireland by Ellesco, is showing a CRHU-150 robotic cell, which has been specifically developed for the automation of weld dressing of sheetmetal shaped parts.

The system overcomes geometric variations found in this type of fabricated and welded components to guarantee consistency when it comes to surface finish. Prior to weld dressing each component is subject to an automated measuring system to confirm exact dimensions and shape.

The robot then presents the part to the abrasive belt, manipulating it within the parameters of the reference program, but making adjustments for any variation in size or shape and modifying the movement of the robot arm in real time accordingly. Additional process improvements are generated by the workholding system, which can automatically recognise which component is being ‘picked’ allowing a variety of different parts to be processed randomly.

“As a world-leader in developing systems for deburring, finishing and polishing, Autopulit has supplied machines and systems to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and sanitary fittings, among others,” says Vincent Simonis, managing director, Ellesco.

“The increased demand for automation within the manufacturing sector is seeing more and more innovative solutions being developed and the CRHU-150 robotic cell is a prime example of that. Its ability to provide flexible, yet automated production will enable customers to maximise their productivity with reduced reliance on highly-skilled and expensive labour,”

Ellesco www.ellesco.co.uk
Hall 11, Stand G11