A robotised workstation for the deburring of injected castings
19-10-2016
IK4-TEKNIKER is developing a robotised workstation to finish aluminium castings within the framework of the European project Echord++ by means of laser technology.
IK4-TEKNIKER is the leader of a European project that is developing equipment based on cutting-edge know-how such as robotics, laser and artificial vision to achieve a perfect finish for injected castings.
Injected casting processes are used to manufacture large parts based on light alloys made of aluminium, zinc, magnesium and copper. This procedure makes it possible to produce very complex and high precision parts, although additional finishing and deburring operations are required to correctly remove undesired sharp edges and burrs.
Generally speaking, the deburring of parts featuring complex geometries poses a number of challenges in terms of automating the operation itself. It is within this context that the consortium is performing research as a part of the DEBUR, experiment under the Echord++ project.
The project, that kicked off in May 2015 and will end this year, has developed 2D and 3D image processing techniques to manipulate components with different geometries and calculate their individual deburring trajectories.
The definitive prototype will offer a more competitive integrated solution for sectors such as the automotive and aeronautic business, among others.