TURNKEY AUTOMATED SYSTEMS
General Industry Surface Preparation
Encore Automation leads the way in industrial automation solutions for surface preparation. Our cutting-edge technologies ensure precise, efficient, and consistent surface treatments that enhance adhesion and optimize finishes. By streamlining preparation processes and improving quality, we help manufacturers across various industries achieve superior results and meet the highest standards of performance and durability in every application.
Sanding - Harley Davidson
Encore Automation conducted process development and proof‑of‑concept sanding for Harley, focused on optimizing the finish of ‘giant metal flake’ paint on gas tanks and other components. The work established the best process approach, key parameters, and production readiness details to enable a robust automated sanding cell. The video shows a robot sanding a Harley fender, followed by integrated dust extraction. After acceptance testing at Encore, the validated approach is ready to be engineered into a full production cell for Harley’s Wisconsin plant.
- Structured trials to validate feasibility and define the optimal automated sanding strategy.
- Targets ‘giant metal flake’ paint appearance to achieve uniform gloss and clarity.
- Determines best abrasive grit, contact force, pathing, and spindle/feed speeds for quality and consistency.
Executive Jet Furniture Polishing
Proof‑of‑concept automation for a jet manufacturer in Brazil focused on polishing heavily lacquered executive‑jet furniture. After multiple lacquer layers with intermediate sanding, robots perform the fine sanding and final buffing steps to achieve a mirror‑grade, lustrous finish. The automated approach addresses ergonomic and quality challenges of manual work while delivering highly repeatable results suitable for premium cabin interiors.
- Robots execute the finishing sequence after lacquer build‑up, culminating in high‑gloss polishing.
- Supports processes with sanding between coats and final finishing for depth and clarity.
- Maintains optimal contact pressure on curved furniture surfaces to prevent burn‑through.
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