ADAPTIVE ROBOTICS FOR SURFACE FINISHING

WHAT IS EYET+ ADAPT FINISHING?

EyeT+ Adapt Finishing is the vision system for automatic generation of surface finishing toolpaths, starting from 3D reconstruction of the part, thus drastically reducing the complexity of robotic programming and ensuring consistent results despite process deviations.

1. RECONSTRUCT

Accurately and rapidly reconstruct the position and 3D shape of the product to be worked.

2. GENERATE TOOLPATHS

Automatically generate complex machining paths with full control over process parameters (inclination, speed, …).

3. SURFACE FINISHING

Adapt the toolpath according to the geometry of the object, compensating for process deviations for a consistent result.

THE BENEFITS OF EYET+ ADAPT FINISHING:

Transforms a manual and specialistic process into an automatic, consistent and efficient process.
Eliminates the complexity of robot programming, reducing the time needed to configure a new product from hours to minutes.
Processes always different objects, benefiting from the drastic reduction of production downtime for the set-up of a new product.
Manage process deviations by generating trajectories from the actual geometry of the product.

WHY CHOOSING OUR EYET+ ADAPT FINISHING?

FLEXIBLE PRODUCTION

Extend the limits of robotic cells towards high-variability production:

Enables the processing of always different objects (high-mix/low-volume)
No need for dedicated fixtures by automatically adjusting to product position and shape
Suitable for deformed parts, extending the applicability of robotics for production

REDUCED CONFIGURATION TIMES

Forget the complexity of robot programming:

Does not require skilled robot programmer to manage the work cell
Automates the creation of complex toolpaths
Thanks to 3D vision, no manual on-site adjustments are required

INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY

Improves return on investment:

Reduces production downtime for new product configuration
Automatically adapts trajectories to actual part geometry, ensuring consistent quality by compensating for process deviations
Transfers the skills of specialized operators into an automated process

USE CASES

Sanding

Robotic sanding.

EyeT+ Adapt Finishing allows automatic sanding toolpaths generation, also managing periodic disc replacement cycles.

Polishing

Robotic polishing.

EyeT+ Adapt Finishing enables automatic polishing toolpaths generation, ensuring that the entire surface is optimally covered.

Grinding

Robotic grinding.

EyeT+ Adapt Finishing allows automatic programming of grinding and chamfering operations, managing different tools (even compensated) to adapt to different materials.

Deburring

Robotic deburring.

EyeT+ Adapt Finishing allows to automate deburring operations, for either complex 3D objects such as cast iron or aluminum moldings, or for finishing laser-cut sheet metal.

Trimming

Robotic trimming.

EyeT+ Adapt Finishing automates robotic trimming work cells, with particular application in the processing of rubber, plastic or composites. Other application includes carding of rubber soles.

WHAT MAKES EYET+ ADAPT FINISHING UNIQUE?

Machine vision software

EyeT+Adapt Finishing allows the user to integrate the robot with the vision system and configure the finishing process in total autonomy.

Certified devices

Depending on the requirements of the application, one can choose between the EyeT+ ZV2 snapshot device, which captures the part from a single position, or the EyeT+ GC profilometer, which enables a particularly accurate 3D scan of the part.