INTEGRATED AUTOMATION OF PAINTING PROCESSES THAT INCORPORATED LAYER PAINTING AND INK JET PRINTING

摘要

integrated automation of painting processes that incorporate layered painting and inkjet printing. The present invention relates to a method of treating a tubular surface defining an axis extending from a first surface end to a second surface end, including partially circling the tubular surface in a first position with a first assembly. of treatment units, with the treatment units arranged in a first arched structure. Additionally, each treatment unit is configured to include a plurality of first application head portions. Additionally, one embodiment of the method includes determining the position of each of the plurality of first application head portions relative to the tubular surface and moving the first set of treatment units from a first position toward a second position. In a non-limiting example, the method further includes independently controlling each of the plurality of first application head portions to selectively apply a first treatment, as the first set of treatment units moves from a first position toward a second position.