The finishing department is one of the most challenging areas in a modern foundry. The process of grinding and cutting materials is also among the highest probability for employee turnover and accidents. Removing excess material is difficult and dirty – and those positions are hard to keep filled.

Robotic grinding and other automation in the finishing department are gaining industry-wide acceptance due to the harsh environment, repetitive work, and the need for repeatable quality. Grinding is still the dominant finishing process in manufacturing. Advancements in robotics provide consistent removal rates and increased accuracy.

EMI has custom solutions that eliminate your employees from these dangerous finishing processes. Our robotic grinding and cutting solutions are economical and flexible to meet a wide range of casting finishing needs. Advances in cell design and simplified robot learning mean you can put many different castings through a robotic finishing cell.

Changes to your finishing process will result in higher productivity, reduced noise and debris, and is safer for your team. Investing in robotic grinding can produce a real ROI.

Contact our application experts for information about automation solutions for your finishing needs. Learn about EMI’s Automation Solutions that Never Stop!