TECNALIA has organised a webinar to explain how Watch&Work revolutionises the polishing of industrial parts by using high-precision sensors and collaborative robotics.
Polishing industrial parts is a highly demanding, tedious and dangerous job for operators, and it is difficult to automate. The main obstacle? Worn parts that do not conform to the original CAD model.
In this webinar, TECNALIA will explore how Watch&Work, our innovative robotic solution developed in the CONVERGINGproject, revolutionises the polishing of industrial partsby using high-precision sensorsand collaborative robots.
Thanks to its ability to reconstruct the workspace and detect defects in the part, Watch&Work allows:
- Automation without barriers: our system scans the part and automatically generates polishing paths.
- Intuitive interface for non-experts: operators can select specific areas to be polished and adjust parameters easily.
- Perfect and repeatable results: force sensors ensure constant and optimised polishing pressure for flawless surfaces.
- Safety and efficiency: collaborative robots eliminate risks for operators and ensure precise and measurable processes.
- Flexibility for large parts: possibility of integrating the system into a mobile robot to polish larger parts without spatial limitations.
Opportunities and applications
It is perfect for improving and increasing the safety of any handling application managing real parts that do not conform to their CAD version, either due to burrs, wear and tear, thermal deformations or variations in the manufacturing process.
It allows adaptable programming to tackle different types of finishing, optimising production in sectors such as metalworking, automotive, aerospace and high-end woodworking. It also provides:
- Higher quality and more consistent results.
- Quantifiable surface defects.
- Reduced operating costs by minimising intensive manual labour.
- Reduced risk of occupational injuries by avoiding human exposure to vibration, dust and abrasive products.
- Adaptability to multiple processes beyond polishing, such as painting, welding and other industrial applications.
Challenges and solutions
Like any innovation, implementing a solution such as Watch&Work comes with challenges, from the adoption of new technology to staff training.
In this webinar, TECNALIA will discuss strategies to overcome these obstacles and maximise the return on investment in automation.
Speakers:
Moderator: Unai Antero