Areas of application

The EFCm-02 system offers a wide range of applications thanks to its modular design. Specific fields of application for the EFCm-02 high-performance end effector in robot-assisted metal grinding include:

• Food and pharmaceutical industry: Stainless steel components for the pharmaceutical and food industries. The focus here is on removing weld seams on stainless steel parts with the highest precision. 
• Metal equipment: Stainless steel modules for kitchens, catering, sinks, hospitals, public facilities. For high hygiene standards, the highest quality is achieved when removing weld seams. 
• Automotive industry: In automotive production, the end effector is used to process metal in body parts, engine components and chassis parts. Whether frame parts or extruded parts: The precise grinding technology improves the surface quality and prepares the parts for painting processes. 
• Wagon construction and maintenance: Wagon/vehicle construction/cab construction/maintenance of rails and points to increase the service life and performance of the machines. 
• Metal constructions (all materials): Metalwork on all materials; forging, stairs and railings, frame parts, apparatus construction, etc. for increased operational reliability.  
• Aircraft construction: manufacture and maintenance of: Engines, cabins, landing gear, etc. Here the end effectors are used to machine metal in turbine blades, aircraft structures and other critical components. The ability to machine complex geometries with high precision is particularly important in this industry. 
• Plant and mechanical engineering: For manufacturers of plant and machinery, such as shipbuilding and shipyards, the end effectors offer precision quality.  

These areas of application demonstrate the versatility and wide range of uses of the EFC-02 and EFCm-02 end effectors in the industrial environment.

Flexibility and adaptability: the advantages of modularity 

The modular design enables flexible adaptation to different sanding processes and thus guarantees optimum results for different workpieces and requirements. 

• Easy replacement and expansion: Components of the sanding system can be easily replaced or expanded to meet specific needs and challenges. 
• Fast response to changes: Adaptation to changing production requirements is quick and straightforward. 
• Efficient use of resources: The available resources are optimally utilised as the robot cell does not need to be replaced. 
• Outstanding quality: Another plus point for the excellent device from the SUHNER Electric Force Compliance System series. 

Your benefit: The productivity and quality of the sanding processes are significantly increased. 

The grinding processes 

When it comes to surface finishing, using the right abrasive is the key to an efficient and high-quality process. Suhner's end effectors make it possible to optimise a wide range of processes. Thanks to the large selection of modular heads and the automatic belt and disc changers, unmanned processes are possible without any problems: 

• Angle grinders: versatile for cutting, stock removal, grinding and polishing.  
• Belt grinder: high removal rate for large areas and special surface finishing  
• Straight grinder: A variety of grinding discs and grinding mops can be used for coarse work through to high gloss.  
• Orbital sander: For surface preparation before painting and paint polishing.  

Access to small areas is many times more efficient than with hand-held tools. The advantages at a glance: 

• Efficiency: Fast and precise work.  
• Flexibility: Adaptable to different workpieces and requirements. 
• Automation: Reduces labour costs and errors.  
• Quality: Consistent results, even in hard-to-reach areas.