Robotic Painting: It can be DonE

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Robotic Painting It can be DonE

• Turning Challenges into Successes

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Requirements for Success
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Depot Painting System

• NCMS Depot Painting System Video.wmv

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Obstacles at Current Depot Installation

• Changing Performance Requirements
• Production rates increased higher than expected
• More color change cycles
• Less total cycle time available
• Inconsistent Maintenance Practices
• High Part Temperature Variation
• Booth Temperature and Humidity Control
• Booth Air Flow Marginal
• Variable part location
• Coating batch to batch variability

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Solutions Moving Forward

• Multiple color valves in outer arms
• Greatly reduce color change time, solvent and
  coating usage
• Increase throughput
• Ensure consistent part temperature
• Reduce the variation in finish quality
• Consistent Maintenance
• Fluid Components
• Spray Gun
• Fluid Pump
• Pressure Pot
• Process Lines and fittings
• Valves
• Additional Training
• Short-term site support

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Benefits Received Despite Obstacles

• System capable of meeting daily production rate
• Provides pattern repeatability and consistency
• Surpass total coverage requirement
• Reduction in personnel to exposure hours

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OEM Painting System

• Solutions for OEMs

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Requirements for Success

• Solution

• Uptime Maintenance

• (4) P-200E Robots on Rails
• (4) Guns per Robot
• Dedicated Color/Gun
• Precise, Fluid Delivery System
• Dedicated Pump/Gun
• Recirculating

• Viscosity Checks
• Scheduled System Purge
• Consistent Part Temperature
• Consistent Gun Maintenance

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Benefits Received

• Increased from 35 to 100 vehicles/day
• Lower amount of rework
• More consistent quality
• Easier work environment for operators