[Case Study] Deburring of the outer circumference and finishing of the processing surface of a water storage tank (FRP material)

Automation achieved with a ultrasonic cutter and end mill equipped with a learning mechanism!

This time, we would like to introduce a project that automated the deburring of the outer circumference and the finishing of the processing surface of a water storage tank (made of FRP material) using an ultrasonic cutter and end mill. [Request from a certain housing equipment manufacturer] Until now, all operations were done manually, with burrs being cut with a cutter and the finishing of the processing surface done with a file. However, they wanted to automate these tasks, and approached us for assistance. In response to the customer's request, we proposed the introduction of an "ultrasonic cutter and end mill with a tracing mechanism." In the primary processing stage, the ultrasonic cutter cuts the burrs on the outer circumference, and in the secondary processing stage, the end mill finishes the outer processing surface, creating a two-step process. With the tracing processing, we were able to perform machining that follows the distortion of the workpiece, achieving automation. Additionally, the realization of continuous processing using a hybrid tool equipped with both the ultrasonic cutter and end mill allowed for a reduction in processing time. *What is a hybrid tool? A robotic hand that incorporates two types of processing tools into one, developed to reduce tool change time. *For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

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