Rotary Blast System provides automated surface treatment.
Press Release Summary:
Measuring 34 x 36 in., Model RXS-400 provides shot peening, deburring, descaling, cosmetic finishing, and technical surface preparation. Two sealed and abrasion-protected ball bearing spindles are mounted on rotary table. Component-holding fixtures that are interchangeable can be secured on each spindle. As component rotates at controlled and adjustable speed, it is exposed to blast from multiple nozzles that are pre-positioned at correct angles and distances.Original Press Release:
Work Cell Rotary Blast System
May 20, 2004 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Guyson Corporation has developed a sub-compact rotary spindle blast system for automated surface treatment in single-piece flow manufacturing. The new Model RXS-400 cabinet is claimed to be suitable for a variety of applications, including shot peening, deburring, descaling, cosmetic finishing and technical surface preparation.
Occupying less than 9 square feet of floor space, the blast cabinet is 34 inches wide and 36 inches deep. Fork lift channels and lifting eyes are provided to facilitate relocation of the machine. A large side door with a viewing window offers full access to the process chamber for inspection, adjustment and maintenance. Hinged entry and exit doors at the front load station are pneumatically actuated to seal the cabinet during the blast cycle.
Two sealed and abrasion-protected ball bearing spindles are mounted on the rotary table of the RXS-400. Component-holding fixtures that are interchangeable can be quickly secured on each spindle. A robust 180-degree cam indexer precisely rotates the table to engage the spindle with a drive head at the blast station. As the component rotates at controlled and adjustable speed, it is exposed to blast from multiple nozzles that are pre-positioned at the correct angles and distances for overall or selective coverage of the target surfaces.
For many types of component finishing operations, the work can be done rapidly and thoroughly in the RXS-400 by an array of blast guns that are rigidly held in fixed position on multi-adjustable brackets. In other cases, nozzle motion is required for efficient processing. The machinery manufacturer offers several options, including oscillation of the blast guns at adjustable stroke and speed, programmable linear traversing of the nozzles that is synchronized with spindle rotation, as well as nozzle manipulators capable of motion in multiple axes.
The RXS-400 will normally be provided with a touch-screen interface that simplifies operation of the automated blast machine, streamlines access to control functions, and enables password-protected direct entry of dimensional data or processing parameters into the system's programmable logic controller (PLC). The machine builder claims that PLC control enables the use of advanced electronic sensor technology for monitoring various critical functions, and that faults or out-of-limit conditions can be indicated graphically and in text on the touch-panel, as well as other audible or visual alarms. The system designer offers to customize the functionality of the RXS-400 in accordance with the preferences and special requirements of the individual customer.
Prospective users of the Model RXS-400 or other automated blast systems are encouraged to submit sample components for free testing in the machine manufacturer's engineering laboratory.
CONTACT FOR MORE DATA:
J. C. Carson
Guyson Corporation
Tel: 518-587-7894, ext. 226
jccarson@guyson.com
