Cast cleaning -automatically: ABB says that its cast cleaning robot can lower manufacturing costs and improve surface quality

摘要

Improved automated grinding and finishing of castings is now possible with the launch of a new software function called RobotWare Machining FC and for use with ABB robots. At the heart of RobotWare Machining FC are two advanced software features. The first, FC Pressure, lets robots grind, polish or buff castings while maintaining a constant pressure between the tool and the work surface. The second software feature, FC SpeedChange, enables a robot to debur or deflash part line and surfaces of castings at a controlled speed, slowing down when encountering excessive burr.