At Gostol TST we are developing a universal robotic shot blasting machine, which will enable full automation and high efficiency of the shot blasting process. The robot transports the part directly from the transition chamber to the blasting chamber, where it is exposed to the blasting stream. After the operation, the robot repositions the part in the transition chamber.
Key advantages
The machine enables easy automation of the shot blasting process for a wide range of parts. Manual loading is no longer required.
The machine design with a transition and blasting chamber reduces the entire cycle significantly, since the time needed for handling is short.
High efficiency of the shot blasting process.
It solves the problem of shot blasting fragile parts, which should not be blasted in drum machines or in machines where parts would be damaged by rolling.
Surfaces can be blasted at different intensities, since the part kinematics are controlled by the robot program.
Different units can be used on the robot arm, such as: a gripper for single parts, a branched hanger for many parts, a drum, etc.
Different units can be used on the robot arm, such as: a gripper for individual pieces, a branched hanger for many workpieces, a drum, etc.
An example of automated loading of a part
Various options for clamping the part
