Maximize the efficiency of your finishing lines with our custom sanding and grinding solutions.
Our solutions
Sanding solutions integrated into your processes
We develop advanced robotic cells to automate sanding operations intelligently. Whether dealing with wood, metal or composite materials, our technology ensures consistent material removal even on complex profiles, maintaining precise and repeatable finishing standards.
Complete finishing cycles
We automate every stage, from initial deburring and roughing to final polishing.
Integrated logistics
We manage part movement within the cells with extreme accuracy.
Constant monitoring
The system inspects the quality of each part in real-time, ensuring only perfect products continue down the line.
Advanced robotic systems to maximize your productivity
We don’t offer “off-the-shelf” solutions; we develop sanding systems modeled after your actual industrial needs. We begin by studying the materials and finishing goals to configure the highest-performing solution.
- Production cycle study: we examine the shapes and physical characteristics of your products to define the perfect abrasive progression, ensuring non-stop operation.
- Intelligent hardware: we implement robotic arms with active force control, capable of modulating pressure in real-time to compensate for any part irregularities.
- Tooling design: we create specific sanding heads, belt units or orbital tool designed to extend the life of consumables and create a healthier work environment
- Industry 4.0: we integrate the cell with your Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to monitor abrasive wear and manage production data centrally.
Tailor-made solutions designed for your product's unique traits
Every sanding cell is the result of a custom configuration developed by analyzing your components’ unique challenges.
Specialized contact units
We design sanding organs and specific tools to act with surgical precision even on the most difficult profiles, ensuring uniform material removal and high-speed production cycles.
Dynamic process management
Thanks to integrated intelligent software, the robot instantaneously adapts the path and pressure parameters whenever the part format or required finish grade changes, without the need for downtime.
Seamless workflow integration
The sanding cell is not an isolated element but the perfect bridge between raw production and final finishing. We eliminate bottlenecks and manual interruptions, ensuring a constant and uninterrupted flow of components to the next stages.
Superior quality in every application
From finishing large surfaces in the manufacturing sector to the micrometric precision required by automotive: our robotic sanding cells ensure consistent quality standards and reliable production, part after part.
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Automating the sanding process eliminates one of the most strenuous and hazardous tasks in production, transforming a variable operation into a certain, repeatable process.
Manual sanding
- Irregular and unmeasurable roughness
- Drops in precision due to fatigue
- Exposure to fine dust and vibrations
- High abrasive costs (waste)
Automated sanding
- Homogeneous and standardized surfaces
- Constant 24/7 cadence
- Operator health protection
- Optimized abrasive consumption
Measurable impact
Our projects' results
The numbers of automation speak for themselves:
- Processing speed: increased by 40% to 60%
- Surface rejects: reduced by up to 95%
- Abrasive consumption: slashed by 30% thanks to constant pressure
- ROI: return on investment in less than 24 months
Excellence in finishing: from design to commissioning
We follow a rigorous engineering protocol to automate your sanding and grinding processes, aiming to guarantee flawless surface roughness and repeatability impossible to achieve manually.
Technical analysis and surface study
We perform an in-depth investigation of your production flows and component geometries. We evaluate materials, required finish grades and ergonomic criticalities to eliminate typical manual sanding bottlenecks.
Kinematic simulation and force control
We design the work cycle in a virtual environment, optimizing abrasive paths and simulating force compensation. The result is an advanced technical solution with guaranteed cycle times and certain cost analysis.
Custom integration and dedicated EOAT
We build your robotic island in-house, developing both the management software and the End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT). Whether it’s orbital sanders, abrasive belts or automatic paper-change systems, every component is customized to your product range.
Installation and know-how transfer
We don’t just handle mechanical assembly. We manage the full startup and train your operators to become experts in managing removal and finishing parameters.
The Advantages
We maximize the uniformity, precision and surface quality of your sanding systems.
Automation eliminates the bottlenecks and defects of manual processing. Thanks to precise control over pressure and material removal, our robots guarantee flawless surfaces and consistent quality on every part.
Consistent quality
The robot always applies the same pressure, guaranteeing identical finishes on every part and eliminating human error.
Health and safety
Eliminates operator exposure to fine dust, vibrations and noise, drastically reducing the risk of occupational diseases.
Fewer rejects
Thanks to sub-millimeter precision and force sensors, excessive material removal is avoided, reducing non-compliant parts.
Efficiency and complex shapes
Robotic systems follow irregular geometries with a fluidity and speed impossibile to achieve manually.
Savings on consumables
Optimal use of sanding discs and belts reduces material waste by 30% compared to manual processing.
24/7 Productivity
The cell works at a constant pace without breaks, increasing output and ensuring reliable delivery times.
Grants and incentives
We help you secure funding for your projects.
To find out about available grants in your Region and the various incentives you can benefit from, please contact us.
Automating production processes means improving efficiency and productivity.
Industrial automation
Advanced process automation solutions
Robots, cobots and technologies such as Industrial IoT, PLC, HMI and SCADA to optimize production processes, enhance efficiency and drive industrial innovation.
Services
Innovation and consultancy for the industrial world
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FAQ
How is sanding uniformity guaranteed on curved parts?
We use compensated force sensors and floating heads that allow the robot to “feel” the surface, maintaining constant abrasive pressure even on irregular profiles or organic geometries.
Can the robot handle abrasive changes?
Yes, our cells can include automatic disc or belt change systems, as well as sensors that monitor abrasive wear to replace it only when truly necessary, optimizing costs.
How is the dust produced managed?
Every sanding cell is designed with high-efficiency integrated extraction systems and specific protections for the robot’s mechanics, ensuring a clean work environment and maximum component longevity.
Is it possible to sand different materials (e.g. wood, metal, plastic) with the same robotic cell?
Absolutely. Flexibility is a major advantage: the system can be configured with specific “recipes” that vary rotation speed, contact pressure or abrasive type based on the detected material.
We can also integrate automatic cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination between different materials.
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