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ROBOTIC SURFACE TREATMENT

Surface treatment is an operation that involves modifying the surface layers of a material to give it specific properties, such as :

  • Water resistance
  • Anti-corrosion
  • Wear resistance
  • Adhesion to color
  • And many other properties

SybotX, your robotic engineering firm, is capable of implementing various surface treatment processes.

SURFACE TREATMENT SYSTEMS

PREPARATION

To ensure a satisfactory surface condition, it is essential to go through a preparation phase. This step must be adjusted according to the material involved, which may require the use of various processes :

  • Stripping
  • Sanding
  • Flame treatment

CLEANING

It is essential to carry out a cleaning phase to remove residues, dirt, and contaminants to achieve a clean surface. Cleaning each element may require specific methods, such as :

  • Hydroblasting
  • Ionized Air Blowing
  • Cryogenic Grit Blasting

FINISHING

The finishing phase plays a crucial role in achieving the desired functional and aesthetic properties. SybotX implements deburring, chamfering, and robotic polishing solutions to replicate human gestures and sensitivity using abrasives or cutting tools :

  • Drilling
  • Robotic Deburring
  • Polishing

TYPES OF SURFACE TREATMENTS

FLAMING

Flame treatment is a surface treatment technique used on various materials.
It enhances wettability and promotes coating adhesion. This method makes the surface more reactive and facilitates the adhesion of coatings such as paint, adhesive, ink, or varnish.

SybotX has integrated several robotic cells for flaming plastic parts.

CRYOGENICS

Cryogenic cleaning is a method that applies the concept of aerogommage by projecting a mixture of compressed air and dry ice onto the surfaces to be treated.
This cryogenic technique provides a safe and effective alternative for industrial cleaning, particularly suitable for delicate or sensitive surfaces.

SybotX integrates robotic cryogenic solutions for parts in the automotive sector.

SANDING

Sanding is a process aimed at smoothing the surface by creating micro-scratches that enhance the adhesion of coatings such as paint, varnish, or plating, ensuring their resistance and durability.
The main goal is to prepare the surface by making it smooth before applying a finishing product.

SybotX integrates robotic sanding solutions for many different parts.

LASER STRIPPING

Laser stripping is an industrial technique that uses laser pulses to remove surface coatings without altering the surface itself.
This method effectively removes various impurities such as paint, rust, and/or grease. In this way, the coatings are vaporized while the surface remains intact.

SybotX conducts feasibility studies by fully simulating the programming of stripping trajectories before on-site integration.

ROBOTS DEDICATED TO SURFACE TREATMENT

There are several robot brands, with the most well-known being FANUC, ABB, YASKAWA, STAUBLI, KUKA, KAWASAKI…
SybotX, your specialized robotic engineering firm in spraying and deposition, collaborates and works with many brands.

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