OnRobot offers OnRobot Sander, an all-electric random orbital sander for automated finishing applications, including sanding and polishing. "Traditional sanding automation solutions often require a background in robotics to implement and maintain. With the launch of OnRobot Sander, manufacturers now have access to a complete out-of-the-box sanding tool that is easy to use with all major collaborative and lightweight industrial robots," said a company spokesperson.
The complete Sander package incorporates everything needed to quickly get a sanding application started: a plug & play sanding tool, a variety of standard sanding and polishing pads, easy-to-use programming software, an optional force/torque sensor and a Grit Changer that enables automated switching between different sanding grits without operator intervention.
Programming simple surface finishing applications on Sander is easy due to the intuitive built-in software. But OnRobot takes usability a step further with the addition of a "Save Position" button on the tool that allows users to set waypoints manually without using the robot's teach pendant. The Sander software comes with different path planning options-handguide, shape and points-and allows users to adjust rotation speed, optimizing cycle time and consistency.
"OnRobot is committed to providing small and medium-size businesses with affordable, application-centered solutions that are easy to set up and maintain. OnRobot Sander is a versatile sanding tool that provides all the features and benefits our customers expect of automated sanding technology, but without all the hassle and cost traditionally associated with automated sanding tools," said Enrico Krog Iversen, CEO of OnRobot.
OnRobot Sander supports flat, curved and uneven part geometries and comes with replaceable standard pads that can be used on a wide range of materials. Adding a force/torque sensor enables the sander to adapt to surface variations or part misalignment while improving consistency and quality and reducing scrap rate. All of the advanced features of the OnRobot Sander are supported on Universal Robots cobots, but the tool is easily integrated with any major robot brand.
"Sander is a lightweight (2.64 lbs. with pad) solution that combines the power of its brushless electric motor power (up to 10,000 RPM) with operating costs as little as 5% of that of pneumatic sanding systems," said the spokesperson. "Traditional pneumatic sanding machines use external air compressors, which are very expensive and prone to leaks. Meanwhile, Sander's brushless electric motor is durable and reliable with a lifespan equal to or greater than that of competing pneumatic systems."
The spokesperson continued, "Sanding is often dirty and dangerous work that carries a range of potential health risks for workers, from the debilitating white-finger syndrome caused by high vibration hand tools to lung damage caused by particulate matter. OnRobot Sander eliminates these risks and uses 3M clean sandpaper discs, which allow more dust to be extracted, thereby ensuring a safer environment for workers compared to competing systems."
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OnRobot Americas
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