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John: Depends upon the part and process. We are looking at deflashing some office chair legs right now and are going through this evaluation process. I could answer better if I had more application information Bob Rochelle Kawasaki Robotics 248-446-4211

You can do either process. In some case you even use tow robot arms, one holding the part and the other grinding wheel.

Both methods have been used. It can be best determined after an application review. One key factor is the amount of flash/parting line that has to be removed, and what type of media is required to remove it. We have authorized system partners experienced in this application. If interested in further discussions, please contact me at 586-738-5486.

The question of part-in-hand or process-in-hand is usually a question of access. If your grinds are all external and the part has a 3D shape, then taking the part to a wheel is best. Our experience in grinding and deburring has taught us that the key is understanding the relationship between the part, the media, and the compliance. Sometimes the compliance can be as simple as a slide on a cylinder or the slack in a belt. Sometimes it has to be more controlled than that. Next time you are in Dayton, stop by and we can show you a standard deburring robot cell in our lab. Erik Nieves - Motoman 937.287.5060

John, typically we like to take the part to the grinding wheel but if you send me some application photos and/or an unfinished part, I can evaluate it further to make a recommendation. Contact Scott Kilpatrick at Acme Manufacturing, kilpatricks@acmemfg.com or phone 248-393-4209