Robotic Polishing system

- for Dies & Molds

Objective: To do Automated Abrasive Polishing of Dies and Molds tools
consisting of Free form surfaces using Robot

Present Problems

1.Hazardous
2.Skill oriented
3.Time consuming ,more than 50% of tool manufacturing
4.Higher cost ,20% of tooling cost

Addressing Industries
Benefits
1.Indian Tooling Industries
1. 2.Automotive components
3.Medical In-plants
4. Power generation and Aero Turbine Blades
5.Industrial components
Benefits of Industries

1.Low tool cost

2.Improoved surface finish
3.Consistent surface quality
4.Improved Dimensional quality
5.Shorter Lead-time
6.Increased Demand
7.Competitiveness and strengthen Indian Industries
Work material : Tool steel used in Die and Mold Industries ,
Wood ,Steel, Aluminum, Plastics

Work geometry: Linear Geometry and 3D Free Form complex Surfaces

Target surface quality

Mirror finish to texture with N12 to N1 ISO 1302

Processing time

Envisaged to reduce processing time by 50%

Processing Cost
Envisaged to reduce Tooling cost by 20%
Robot polishing

By developed technology the Robot with 6 DOF is used for polishing

By using a Force controlled polishing spindle fitted on to the Robot flange

By using CAD/CAM path planning with selection of Abrasive tools

 Work Cell
Alignment &
Architecture
Calibration

CAD/CAM Path Robot

Planning Controller Robot 6DOF
Manipulator
Steel Grade
Hardness
Tool Selection Intelligent Force Controlled
In-feed contact flange Intelligent Contact
Force controller Flange

High speed Polishing

User Input spindle

Polishing tools