Automated Surface Preparation of Embraer’s Commercial Jet Fuselage for Painting Process 2019-01-1339
The surface preparation of the fuselage prior to painting is largely done manually in the Aerospace Industry; utilizing scrubbers, sanders, chemicals, and manlifts resulting in safety and ergonomic issues without delivering a consistent result. The automation of the process employing robots, vision systems, machine movers, and automated process equipment provided the following benefits:
Improved Safety and Ergonomics
Reduced exposure to hazardous materials and working conditions
Improved Consistency and Quality
Improved Production Capabilities and Reduced Labor Costs
Reduced Material Usage
Less weight
Lower environmental risks
Lower cost
This paper will describe the equipment used and the process changes required to automate the surface preparation process, then discuss the benefits that were realized.
Citation: Schuknecht, K. and Scotton, R., "Automated Surface Preparation of Embraer’s Commercial Jet Fuselage for Painting Process," SAE Technical Paper 2019-01-1339, 2019, https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-01-1339. Download Citation
Author(s):
Karl Schuknecht, Rogerio Scafutto Scotton
Affiliated:
Encore Automation, Embraer
Pages: 4
Event:
AeroTech Americas
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Automation
Hazardous materials
Robotics
Production
Fuselages
Tools and equipment
Chemicals
Ergonomics
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