Innovation in coating automation now offers companies a breakthrough in terms of efficiency, quality and flexibility. Thanks to advanced systems, it is possible to manage even three-dimensional or irregular objects in a standardised and repeatable way, reducing labour costs. In this article, discover how an automated coating line can transform production by adding value, safety and control over the entire process.
Before we get into the specifics and discover the advantages of implementing an automated coating line, let's define the type of solution we are talking about.
An automated coating line usually refers to a fully integrated system designed to perform coating operations with minimal human intervention. Unlike traditional manual spray-painting processes, an automated coating system incorporates sophisticated handling, spraying and drying mechanisms to optimise the entire process. These architectures are often equipped with conveyor or robotic transfer mechanisms, which move parts seamlessly through the different stages, ensuring uniform coverage even on complex or irregularly shaped products.
The main advantage of an automated spray coating line lies in its ability to replace manual operations with precise and repeatable actions. Automated coating systems use programmable controllers to regulate spray parameters, movement trajectories and drying conditions.
The latest generation of spray coating solutions are true technological ecosystems: a complete line includes several integrated elements that work in a complementary and harmonious way. Reviewing the key components of automated coating systems, we can certainly mention:
Each component can be customised according to the application's requirements, making automated spray coating systems adaptable to different sectors and product complexities.
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Thanks to the synergy of these machines, automated coating systems offer numerous advantages. We are essentially talking about advances that have a direct and measurable impact on product quality and operational efficiency, which ultimately generate substantial economic benefits.
In particular, thanks to an advanced spray line, it is possible to achieve:
These are the advantages that, in general, can be obtained by integrating an automated coating line. But it is when the solution is customised that the true potential is unleashed.
Cefla Finishing builds its offering on modularity and customisation. Floor-fixed spray lines are custom-designed and assembled for every need. This flexibility allows us to specifically follow the customer's product, developing automated lines based on process objectives.
When customising the line, Cefla integrates the best spray coating technologies, such as the iGiotto robot or, on request, machinery developed with third parties. A 3D scanner reads the shape of complex products, sets the spray trajectories and repeats them over the entire batch. A concrete example: an automated line in an automotive components factory achieves high quality on complex body panels and reduces cycle times and waste. In the absence of automation, the operator has to move around the piece, position it, paint it by hand, and transfer it to be dried. The automatic line, however, allows the product to move and rotate, with the robot painting it seamlessly, right through to the drying stage.
The automotive sector is just one of the fields where automated coating systems are a winning use case. Automatic coating lines are extremely versatile and adaptable.
Configurable options (multi-axis robotic arms, adjustable parameters, modular stations) help every manufacturer to optimise results on any material and coating. All this versatility stems from the modular approach and seamless integration into existing production lines, allowing for optimised workflows.
Given the multitude of cases in which a customised line can be successfully implemented, Cefla Finishing offers pre-configured solutions for many real needs already found on the market. The following can be processed on our automated coating lines:
Cefla Finishing has years of experience in creating automated coating lines, both overhead and floor-fixed. Every solution is developed based on the customer's specific requests: every product is different; therefore, coating and drying techniques change. We do not offer standard solutions, but rather tailor-made projects created thanks to proven experience and international technological know-how.
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