SLF blasting robot ReCo-Blaster description - English

In order to be able to effectively and quickly blast workpieces such as railway cars, cranes or components from wind turbines, we have developed an innovative blasting robot called ReCo Blaster. We began by equipping a blast room with proven components. The components include a filter unit, an inflow hopper, a lamella-type cross conveyor, a bucket elevator, a vibration screen with a cascaded air classifier, a silo for the blast media, and a double-chambered compressed air blasting machine. We then mounted the blasting nozzles on a motor-driven 8-axis manipulator, which we suspended in a manner similar to an overhead traveling crane.
We set up the workplace of the operator in a cabin that we then placed in the immediate vicinity of the robot to create a safe and ergonomic workplace from what was once a tiring, manual blasting procedure. An optimal view of the workpiece can always be achieved because the cabin is suspended independently of the robot and can be moved relative to the blasting events.
The positioning process is controlled using two joysticks that make it possible to intuitively implement the motion sequence. In order to blast the workpieces as effectively as possible, the two bottom-most axes were additionally equipped with an oscillation mode.
The robot is not only well suited for use with individual workpieces but is also very effective for series-production parts. All motions can be stored and recalled as a blasting program for series-production parts. Complicated components or hollow parts, which can be accessed only from one side, can be processed in teach-mode using a separate operator panel. This makes it possible to handle a second identical workpiece as a small-series production run because the control unit can record the motion sequence.
Impressive removal results are possible using a 19mm nozzle and a blasting pressure of up to 8 bar. The blasting performance, measured in terms of the surface area per hour, is about 4 to 5 times higher than the conventional results achieved by manual blasting. The uniformly clear view of the work area is the result of the well-dimensioned exchange of air that takes place in the cabin. If necessary, the operator can also move his cabin vertically. The front window is equipped with a motorized, anti-wear cover.that rolls up to protect the window.
The test phase for the new robot has been completed successfully. Now, just give us your specifications and we'll build a ReCo Blaster for you.