CLOOS - KOHL + SOHN BATTERY COVER
Automated grinding and finishing process with media changing station
THE SOLUTION
AAK ACTIVE ANGULAR KIT
A specially developed, robotic grinding solution based on Active Compliant Technology for automated surface finishing that delivers the following benefits:
- constantly high quality level
- automatic tolerance compensation
- industrial proofed grinder
- real-time process monitoring
AOK ACTIVE ORBITAL KIT
A specially developed, robotic sanding solution based on Active Compliant Technology for automated surface finishing that delivers the following benefits:
- constantly high quality level
- automatic tolerance compensation
- industrial proofed grinder
- real-time process monitoring
SANDPAPER CHANGING STATION
Media Changer
For a fully automated grinding/sanding process that works 24/7, not only a robot-compatible grinding/sanding unit is essen-tial, but also the right infrastructure. The patented FerRobotics abrasive changing station consists of a device for automated removal of the abrasive disc and a matching magazine that delivers the following benefits:
- perfect workflow
- trouble-free abrasive change
- optimized cycle times
- minimizing manual intervention
ROI< 2 Years
100 % LESS MANUAL WORK
50 % LESS WORK STATIONS
30 % LESS ABRASIVES
PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
scope of work
- Grinding off welding residues
- Prepare surfaces ready for painting
- Reduce lead time
- Cost reduction
- Minimize maintenance
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Material: Steel
INITIAL SITUATION
In the past, the components were processed manually. There can be fluctuations in the amount of effort needed to achieve the required quality, as the grinding result strongly depends on the sensitivity of the respective employee. This dependency is eliminated when using the robot. Thanks to the precise technology, it offers consistently high quality with reproducible results. At the same time, the production capacity is now less dependent on the availability of individual employees.
THE PROCESS
Overall, Kohl & Sohn was able to significantly accelerate the production processes by switching to automated grinding technology and the reduced non-productive times. Another positive effect of the robot use is the reduced consumption of grinding wheels. Due to the constant pressure conditions during automated grinding, significantly fewer grinding wheels are needed than during manual grinding.
IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS
Last but not least, the employees also benefit from the use of the new technology and the improved working environment. The robot system offers employees a demanding and exciting workplace. As the robot carries out the physically heavy work, they can concentrate on process monitoring. The general hazard from sparks, emissions and heat is significantly lower than with manual grinding. In order to benefit fully from the innovative technology, the staff was intensively trained by CLOOS. In the meantime, five employees have been trained to work on the robot system. This means that the robot system can continuously produce in 3-shift operation.
THE RESULT
- Perfectly prepared surfaces ready for painting
- Exactly reproducible quality
- Optimization of the use of abrasives
- Great savings in production costs
- Guaranteed process reliability
