Robotic and Automated Deburring Machines

Automated robotic deburring machine

Deburring is a surface finishing process that removes defects (burrs) resulting from manufacturing processes. It is typically the first step before grinding and polishing.

Deburring can be categorized into two main types:

Aesthetic deburring: focuses on removing burrs from parts that don’t have specific functional requirements but need to meet aesthetic standards. This is common in industries such as furniture, fashion, luxury accessories, and similar sectors.
Precision deburring: involves removing burrs from components that have precise functional requirements. This process demands careful selection of tools and methods, and is critical in sectors like automotive, aeronautics, and aerospace, where strict tolerances are necessary.

Arcos provides automated robotic systems for deburring. Depending on the complexity of the part and the desired outcome, different deburring methods are employed:

Deburring with abrasive belts.
Deburring with precision tools mounted on rotary spindles, often requiring multiple tools and an automatic tool change system for complex tasks.

Flawless finishing and consistent quality

A top-tier finish is defined by its smooth, uniform surface, free from burrs, scratches, or irregularities. Robots, with their advanced sensors and control systems, are specifically designed to deliver this quality consistently across all parts in a batch.

These machines can be programmed to apply the exact amount of pressure needed to remove burrs without damaging the surrounding material. Their ability to handle complex shapes and intricate geometries, while performing repetitive movements with high accuracy, ensures that even the most challenging areas are consistently deburred to the same high standard. Unlike manual processes, which are prone to variations due to operator skill and fatigue, robots maintain precise movements and steady pressure over extended periods.

This allows you to achieve a flawless finish on every piece, enhancing both the aesthetic appeal and functional performance of your products. It also ensures consistent quality in large-scale production, meeting the stringent standards required in industries where precision is non-negotiable.

Maximize cost savings

By streamlining processes, robotic deburring systems significantly cut costs by enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and minimizing rework.

Robots are programmed to remove only the necessary material, preventing over-processing and part damage. Automated tool changes further boost efficiency, reducing downtime and increasing throughput. The consistent, repeatable results delivered by robots eliminate variability and reduce the need for extensive quality checks, leading to lower labor costs and less scrap. Additionally, robots’ precise operation reduces tool wear, resulting in longer tool life and lower replacement costs.

STUDY CASES FOR DEBURRING

Supercars engine block precision deburring

The robotic station is designed for the V8 engine blocks precision deburring of luxury supercars.

Critical work point, poorly accessible, are processed with special tools mounted on electric spindles.

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Aerospace: Precision deburring of turbine blades

The robotic system automatically removes burrs, starting from blades for micro-fused turbine that have different torsions.

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The robotic system allows to remove the burrs resulting from the installation process of the cores with hinge inside the temples. The deburring of the hinge seat takes place automatically thanks to the application of a sophisticated vision system that, with the use of three cameras, allows to identify at each operation the positioning of the burrs to be removed. Then the robotic system proceeds with the cutting program for the removal of burrs..

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