Manufacturers dealing with finishing processes such as sanding, polishing and grinding often encounter several limitations and struggles with conventional robot programming:

• Complex Geometry

  Finishing treatments like sanding and polishing are commonly used for intricate or irregular surfaces, making traditional robot programming intricate and time-consuming. Writing and optimizing the code to address variations in shapes and surfaces can be challenging, demanding specialized skills and significant man-hours. Conventional automation faces limitations in adaptability and precision, further complicating the process.

• Difficulty in Handling Variability/Deviations 

  Manufacturing environments often have variations and deviations in part geometry, material properties, and surface conditions. Conventional programming may struggle to handle these variations effectively, leading to inconsistent results.

• High Mix Automation 

  Companies often look for ways to do High Mix or small run batches, and they require frequent and new configurations and programming. Whenever a change in the finishing process is required, robots need to be taken offline for reprogramming. This can impact production efficiency and increase overall lead times.

• 5 days 

  Is the average downtime needed for robot programming 

• >70%  

  Of lifetime cost of using robots is software and programming-related 

Whether dealing with high-mix or complex surfaces, Augmentus scan to finish robotics empowers you to seamlessly automate your manufacturing processes, drastically reducing production time from days to mere minutes.

• 01 3D Scanning for Large & Complex Shapes

  Our advanced 3D scanning technology captures detailed surface geometries of large and complex shapes, ensuring precise and uniform finishing. This feature is ideal for intricate designs and oversized components, providing thorough and accurate finishing.

• 02 Automated Robot Tool-Path Generation with Force Compliance

  The system automatically generates optimal tool paths using sophisticated algorithms and integrates force compliance to adjust pressure dynamically. This ensures consistent sanding quality, adapting to surface variations and reducing the risk of damage.

• 03 Edge Detection on 3D Scan

  Advanced edge detection capabilities on 3D scans enable precise identification of part edges and contours. This ensures thorough and careful sanding around edges, maintaining part integrity and quality.

• 04 Part-to-Part Deviation Compensation

  Adjustment of robot movements based on detected deviations from standard part designs ensures uniform treatment. This feature maintains high-quality results, even with slight variations in part dimensions or positioning.

• 05 Synchronous Motion with External Axes

  Synchronized motion with external axes, such as rotating tables or linear tracks, expands the robot’s range and accessibility. This allows for comprehensive finishing of complex geometries without the need for manual repositioning.

Automate your finishing process using Augmentus' state-of-the-art robotic finishing solution:

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  01 Scan

  Scan work piece with submillimeter accuracy using Augmentus 3D scanners.

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  02 Plan

  Robot operator selects surfaces / edges that they would like the robot to work on, and key in process parameters. Robot motion can be fine-tuned by adjusting waypoints and parameters.

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  03 Simulate

  Robot motion is simulated, and robot script / code is generated specific to robot model, end-effector, sensor and peripherals.

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  04 Deploy

  Robot motion is simulated, and robot script / code is generated specific to robot model, end-effector, sensor and peripherals. Script is transferred seamlessly to robot controller via FTP or USB.

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  05 Robot Autonomously Adapt in Production

  With the master program established, the system is equipped to handle subsequent parts with precision, even compensating for any deviations using the Augmentus Vision. The 3D scanner continuously monitors the workpiece during the finishing process and provides feedback to the robot. If any discrepancies are detected, the system instantly adjusts the robot's motions. This ensures consistent quality, reduces the need for manual intervention, and accelerates the entire process.

With Augmentus’ easy-to-use and rapid robot programming system, industrial companies can expect: 

• 91% Time Savings

• 65% Output Increase

The world’s most advanced, intelligent and adaptive robotic system.

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  3D Vision & Computing Hardware 

  Augmentus vision system 3D scans parts with submillimeter precision to augment robots with intelligence and adaptability.

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  AI-Powered Scan to Path Software 

  The leading robot offline simulation software that combines machine vision and AI to enable easy and rapid robot motion planning for even the most complex of parts and processes.