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Let's Talk Automation in the Finishing Industry
Covering topics of automation, specifically robots, in the different areas of the finishing industry: liquid, powder, chop/gel coat, enamel, dispense, and more. This presentation will cover the common reasons for hesitation and the benefits of implementing automation along with the different types of programming tools, knowledge/safety requirements, as well as identifying processes where automation can be helpful. Attendees will learn about new technologies in the industry and where the future of the industry is heading.
Hope Dollarhide and Barton Faylor - FANUC America Corporation
How Do You Paint When Nobody Wants to Work?
A discovery of ways to automate your finishing process when you just can’t count on the human factor. From automizing mixing processes to various levels of automating of the finishing process, a variety of options to remove manpower from painting your manufactured goods will be explored. With examples of plural component mix equipment, flat line finishing, chain-on-edge conveyorized lines, overhead conveyorized lines with stationary automatic guns, reciprocating guns, conventional robotics and self-teaching robots, in both liquid and powder applications, anybody can automate!
Josh Gilmore – Sames