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date rigorous safety regulations.
As an example, Laser Photonics'
CleanTech systems can help
businesses achieve compliance
with OSHA regulations and make
environmentally responsible decisions
in accordance with EPA's
waste management guidelines.
Abrasive sandblasting involves
forcefully projecting a stream of
abrasive particles onto a surface,
usually with compressed air or
steam. The silica sand used in
abrasive blasting typically fractures
into fine particles and
becomes airborne, which can
cause serious or fatal respiratory
disease. Particles from the coatings,
plating, anodizing, corrosion,
and even lead paint being
removed can also be inhaled. To
avoid breathing in particulates,
operators must wear full HEPA
suits when sandblasting.
With chemical stripping, harsh
chemicals are used to strip metal-based
objects of paint, rust, and
other contaminants to bare metal
- potentially exposing operators
to corrosive acids and noxious
chemical fumes. In addition, disposing
of toxic chemicals is costly
and closely regulated. Laser cleaning
seeks to solve or minimize these issues.
Unlike conventional methods, the laser
cleaning systems require no consumables
other than electric power, minimal
labor, and minimal maintenance. The
longevity and low-maintenance design
of these industrial-grade robotic laser
Robotic work cells, equipped with laser-wielding robots and safety features,
enable repetitive tasks like laser cleaning to be automated, freeing
employees for other tasks. (Image: Laser Photonics)
tern, power output, and cleaning
speed, according to Tupuola.
" Installation and programming
are needed, but once it's
set up, robotic cell cleaning is
fast, precise, thorough, and controlled.
So, it's a very convenient,
optimized process if the parts being
cleaned are the same, " says
Tupuola.
Tupuola adds that Laser Photonics
is now working on integrating
3D scanners into the robotic
work cell. This would automate
the focusing of the laser and
eliminate some of the programming
now done by an operator.
While precision laser-based
systems have been effectively
used to remove rust, residues,
contaminants, and paint, this
approach commonly involves
manual labor. Automated robotic
laser cleaning systems provide
manufacturers safer, easier, more
eco-friendly options.
To meet demand more effiThese
systems not only improve productivity and safety but also comply
with regulatory standards, presenting a compelling solution for industrial
manufacturers. (Image: Laser Photonics)
cleaning systems further adds to their
value, increasing ROI, and making replacement
unnecessary for decades.
Programming the laser ablation procedure
with a cobot work cell can be
accomplished with a touchscreen. Generally,
programming includes setting
coordinates for the sample, ablation patciently,
a growing number of
manufacturers across a wide
range of industries will increasingly
turn to these laser systems
to cost-effectively clean higher
volumes of components with the control
and speed required for decades to come.
This article was written by Del Williams
a California-based Technical Writer
for Laser Photonics (Orlando, FL).
For more information visit www.laserphotonics.com.
Total
Versatility: Flexible Test Station With a Cobot and Camera
M
anually checking the
quality of components
or products in industry is labor-intensive
for employees
and error-prone on top of
that. The Fraunhofer Institute
for Mechatronic Systems
Design IEM is unveiling a
solution that provides total
versatility in this area. In an
it's OWL supported collaboration
with Diebold Nixdorf
and software specialist verlinked,
Fraunhofer IEM has
created a combination of
collaborative robot (cobot),
AI-based image analysis and
22
IoT
platform.
The
system
frees employees from having
to perform visual inspections
and can be incorporated into
all kinds of testing scenarios.
The Fraunhofer researchers
presented a demonstrator of
the cobot/IoT platform at the
2024 Hannover Messe Trade
Show in February.
Collaborative robots (coCollaborative
robots free production employees from having to perform
labor-intensive and error-prone manual visual inspections. (Image:
Fraunhofer Institute for Mechatronic Systems Design)
bots) are considered a key technology
in industry. Generally
equipped with AI and sensor
technology, these robots work
alongside people in production
facilities, unlocking flexiPhotonics
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