... and deburring. Exhibitions Machine tools Order picking Deburring The Automation and Robotics (AandR) show, for the third time since its inauguration in 1998, was held alongside MACH the UK's biennial machine tool exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham. However, for the first time it was held under...

... The range of de-flashing tool solutions from Tatern Industrial Automation Ltd has been extended to include Flexifile 2000 (see Plate 6). This is a high-spec compliant product which can be robot or even tool stand mounted. It has been designed for use in deburring, fettling and flash removal...

...Trygve Thomessen; Terje K. Lien Presents a robot control system dedicated for grinding and deburring robots. The control system is based on an active force feedback system using three axes force sensor attached to the robot’s end effector. This system offers new functionality in rapid programming...

... with a cycle time of 2.5 minutes. Per engine block. If you require further information please contact: Mr Simon Whitton, UK Sales Manager, Stäubli Unimation, Stafford Park 17, Telford TF3 3DG. Tel: +44 (0)1952 290276; Fax: +44(0)1952 290057. © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Deburring Robotics...

...Leslie Brown During the casting of steel components, burrs and other unwanted material are formed which need to be removed in the deburring process. This is usually effected manually in what is an unpleasant, monotonous, strenuous and even a dangerous task. Robotic deburring can overcome...

... with higher chamfer quality than possible manually. By controlling the deburring force the desired chamfer depth may be maintained. This approach is well suited to deburring of edges of components which have been machined. However, the shape and size of burrs on castings are usually irregular...

...Anna Kochan Reviews the use of robotics for deburring transmission housings at ZF in Saarbrucken, Germany. Outlines a fully automated cell which has been installed for deburring and washing housings in preparation for assembly. Describes how compliant tools are used to maintain the quality...