Get it Done with RTSS High-Mix High-Volume Paint Solution
RTSS Offers Robotic Paint Solution for High-Mix and High-Volume Parts
Robotic Technical Support Services, Inc. (RTSS) is an Authorized System Integrator (ASI) for FANUC America that specializes in robotic painting solutions.
This robotic line tracking paint system accommodates high-mix and high-volume components. A tandem two-robot paint system featuring FANUC’s P-40iA paint robot coats metal pipe flanges (both steel and stainless steel) used in high-pressure fluid applications. The new system replaces traditional paint reciprocators.
Parts are scanned using a Cognex Vision System with RTSS proprietary software programming prior to entering the paint booth. The vision data automatically generates the robots' paint paths based on where parts are located on the paint rack. The robots only paint where parts are loaded, which helps minimize paint waste and overspray.
RTSS' proprietary automatic paint system simplified robot programming to just one base program for all part configurations - no matter what part is on the rack or how the operator loads it. The vision system is used to automatically modify the robots' path programming based on how each individual rack and part is loaded. This allows production to mix and match parts and rack densities for a more flexible production process.
The robotic system provides a variety of benefits including:
One robot program that automatically adjusts for all parts without the need for new robot programming.
Vision system adjusts paint paths for new parts and prevents painting empty racks.
Improved transfer efficiency and uptime.
Reduced paint waste and overspray.
FANUC P-40iA Paint Robot
The P-40iA robot has a 1,300 mm reach and a 5 kg payload, while offering a compact arm design that fits into small work areas. It includes a cast aluminum body, purged and pressurized arm, FANUC’s purge module, and integrated solenoid valves for gun trigger. Whether the application calls for liquid, powder, FRP chop or gel, the FANUC P-40iA is ready for any applicator and application equipment, making it a complete solution for painting.
