Grinding with a cobot or robot

Choose the right partners for your grinding application on the robot

Grinding and sanding with a cobot or robot is really different from automatic welding. So involve other parties if you want to automate your grinding process. The more knowledge you bring in, the greater your chances of success!

At Metaaltechniek , we enjoy working with 3M, TFT, SHL, Suhner and Dynbrade. With these, we bring knowledge of sanding materials, cobot or robot and End-of-arm tools.

We will gladly put you in contact with one of these parties. Or if you are already in contact with an integrator yourself, for example, invite us for process knowledge of sanding and grinding and the required abrasives.

On this page we share our knowledge and experience with automated grinding. You will find videos, a report of our knowledge event, documentation and relevant links to our webshop.

One tool that makes programming a lot easier is Suhner's Electric Force Compliance EFC-02.

Suhner's Electric Force Compliance connects the grinder to the robotic arm.

All-electric operation allows constant monitoring of force and acceleration during surface machining by high-frequency measurements.

All the advantages of the EFC-02:

• All-electric technology is ideal for small and large runs.
• The compliance feature simplifies robot programming.
• Ensures consistent surface quality.
• Low weight, so also suitable for lighter cobots.
• Easy to integrate
• Compact model, so suitable for hard-to-reach applications
• With process know-how from SUHNER Abrasive, you will increase the efficiency of your production. Supplemented by suitable grinding machines and abrasives, you will achieve consistently high quality. Make the switch from manual work to robotics.

Suhner's updated EFCm-02 has the advantage that only the end-of-arm tool needs to be changed. The motor remains attached to the EFCm-02. This makes changing even faster and easier. Watch the video for the operation of the EFCm-02: