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[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” gap=”35″][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]Sanding is one of the most commonly applied processes in all sectors of the industry.<\/p>\n
It improves the surface finish of a metallic part by eliminating geometrical defects and change its roughness value. The result is:<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This process is still mainly done by hand as the quality of the sanding depends on the operator\u2019s skill and dexterity. It is, though, a particularly arduous task, that exposes operators to dust that frequently generates MSD (Musculoskeletal Disorders).<\/p>\n
GEBE2 has developed a robotic metal sanding solution that reproduces the operator\u2019s gestures and sensitivity.<\/strong> The central element, the effector, is equipped with a random orbital electric sander and a compliant device that applies a constant force in all directions, around +\/- 2N.<\/span><\/p>\n
To enhance the autonomy and performance of their cells, GEBE2 has equipped its robots with automatic disc changers that provide for using a range of grain sizes.<\/p>\n
Sanding quality is strongly related to the regularity of the sander\u2019s motion on the part. Our offline programming software simulates all possible trajectories with a graphic display of the material\u2019s removal.[\/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”” shape=”square” style=”custom” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Discover the article The A vision about the robotic sanding process.” btn_style=”custom” btn_custom_background=”#cd5b1b” btn_custom_text=”#ffffff” btn_align=”left” btn_i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-download” btn_add_icon=”true” custom_background=”#f2f2f2″ custom_text=”#3d3d3d” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgebe2-et.com%2Fen%2Fdownloads%2F|title:Download%20the%20article%20in%20English%20or%20Chinese%20in%20the%20press%20section.|target:_blank” el_class=”cta-gebe2″]<\/p>\n
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GEBE2 provides custom-engineered CAD\/CAM software for sanding robot that programs trajectories in hidden time based on the CAD file of the part. The graphic display of material removal guides the programmer and helps him obtain a smooth \u00a0surface.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]The end-effectors range for robotic sanding includes 2 differents versions :<\/p>\n
The compact end-effectors are equipped with a 350W sander and a rotative disc of 80 or 150 mm<\/strong>, perfect for small and medium parts or even complexe geometrie parts.<\/p>\n
The high performance end-effectors are equipped with a 900W sander and a rotative disc of 150, 200 and 225 mm<\/strong>, perfect for large parts. This sander perfomrs the operation 1.7 times quicker than a classic end-effector.<\/strong><\/p>\n
All our end-effectors can be mounted with a single-head or a multi-head, until 4 heads for the compact effector and 3 head for the high-capacity effector.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
The single-head end-effector is an advantage for parts with complex geometries while the the multi-head enf-effector provides an optimum productivity for medium and large parts.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”17570″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”17572″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”full” bg_color_value=”#f2f2f2″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”64″][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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GEBE2 designed a customized robotized cell for sanding and polishing of titanium blade leading edge for composite blade of an aircraft engine<\/strong>. Those parts are submitted to strict aerodynamic constraints. They must present a perfect homogeneous surface finish to optimise the air flow going into the engine and guarantee better performance and a higher energy efficiency.<\/p>\n
The pick-up and removal of air inlet blades are managed by the operators.\u00a0 This manual system, combined to the sanding and polishing automatization provide flexibility and high precision.<\/p>\n
Titanium-specific sanding and polishing abrasives have been selected to avoid premature abrasive wear.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
More information on the cell with the testimony of Yoann BARON, Manufacturing engineer at SABCA, below<\/em><\/span> <\/a>👇<\/em><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1645464406166{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #e8e8e8 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #e8e8e8 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #e8e8e8 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #e8e8e8 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/PT7YYcceqTw?t=8″ align=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”12147″ img_size=”585×520″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
This metal sanding application is designed to hide machining traces and obtain a uniform appearance over the whole surface of this out-of-round piece. This is achieved using a sensitive sanding effector that apply a constant force along the tool path. The sanding machine is still normal to the surface, that optimize the effectiveness of the process and the quality of the part.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” el_class=”range-alternance”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Stripping removes all machining traces that could reduce part fatigue strength including, in particular, aircraft wing panels. This application uses rotary tools associated with a compliance that guarantees uniform treatment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”16313″ img_size=”585×520″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”16317″ img_size=”585×520″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
In order to improve the surface appearance of shaped parts post-machining, the robot moves along the workpiece applying a rotary tool fitted with an abrasive material with a controlled force. Great care has been taken to create trajectories in order to obtain uniform roughness. This polishing operation can be combined with a random orbital sanding operation for finishing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” el_class=”range-alternance”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
This multi-head robot is perfectly designed to work on large parts. The robot-assisted effector maintains a constant force on each disc, along with remote shape tracking, while remaining perpendicular to the surface. Thanks to this patented technology, it is now possible to sand thin, flexible parts using lightweight, cost-effective tools.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”17564″ img_size=”585×520″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”17562″ img_size=”585×520″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Feasibility study of interior and exterior sanding of bodyworks with complex geometry in order to prepare parts for coating. The programming is fully simulated on the cabin’s digital file using CAD\/CAM software.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
The disc changer is vital to ensuring autonomous operation of the sanding robot. This device removes used abrasives and distributes new ones. Several disc feed storage can be installed depending on the range of grain sizes used.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”16048″ img_size=”585×520″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-handshake” i_color=”custom” i_background_style=”rounded-outline” i_background_color=”custom” i_size=”lg” add_icon=”true” i_custom_color=”#2f3787″ i_custom_background_color=”#2f3787″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” gap=”25″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Automation of metal finishing operations for SABCA<\/span><\/p>\n
Discover the interview of Yoann BARON, Manufacturing engineer<\/strong> at SABCA<\/a>. (video in French<\/em>)<\/p>\n
More information on the cell with the full video of the sanding process in the application examples above 👆<\/span><\/em><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZJkHY3P9_80?t=8″ align=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Download our brochure about the sanding robot for metal and composite parts” style=”custom” custom_background=”#cd5b1b” custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-download” css_animation=”bounceIn” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgebe2-et.com%2Fen%2Fdownloads%2F|title:Flyer%20number%202%20of%20the%20finishing%20section”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Our composite and metal finishing solutions: \u00a0Acoustic drilling<\/a>\u2013\u00a0Composite and metal machining<\/a> –\u00a0 Deburring <\/a>– Trimming<\/a> – Grinding<\/a> – Collaborative sander[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"