Blasting chamber in reality and modeled into offline software

Blastman B20S robot was installed in 2009 as part of a new surface treatment line for winter maintenance machines at Aebi Schmidt Nederland B.V. Through the years robot has had a pivotal role in production.  8 years after installation production needs were expanding still. We started looking for solutions to increase blasting capacity without facility investments.

The solution is optimizing automated programs. Traditionally older robots have been programmed with Blastman hand panels, now we looked to synergize the older equipment into our new offline software. Offline software allows the robot to generate movement paths via computer software.

     SUCCESS WITH OFFLINE PROGRAMS:

• Improvement of 32% in total blasting time!
• Zero production downtime caused by programming in the chamber with a hand panel.
• 100% coverage with new programs.
• No need for manual touch-up blasting.

“Very positive results.” - B. Leferink, CI Coordinator - Aebi Schmidt, 2017

Aebi Schmidt is the leading system provider of innovative technical solutions for the cleaning and clearing of traffic areas as well as the moving of green spaces on difficult terrains.

Learn more about our different programming methods and optimization by clicking on the link below...

Blastman - Services

Advantages of Automated Blast Cleaning

• considerable savings in production costs
• increased production capacity
• remarkable health and safety implications
• freedom to use any abrasive material
• desired surface cleanliness and roughness
• slight surface shaping by controlling the blast pressure
• working lifts and platforms not needed
• increased fatigue strength of specific welded joint