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Position, Aim, Manage, Control

ZERO Automation systems can save youtime and money – they are the choice of production managers around the globe to meet the demand for higher, more efficient work processes and output. Managers choose ZERO Automation for their jobs that call for precision and repeatability, impossible in manual operations. ZERO Automation can significantly reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries by minimizing the operator’s role in the blast process.Our systems will enhance your efficienciesand boost your throughput capacity, alleviating production bottlenecks. From simple nozzle oscillation to purpose-built enclosures, ZERO Automation combines proven technology with the latest parts handling and control technologies. Each system is designed and built to suit our customer’s application—even the paint color can be custom-specified.While automated systems require a greaterinitial investment than manual cabinets, depending upon your application, your investment can quickly pay for itself in labor savings and efficiencies. With a variety of available technologies, ZERO Automation can be designed to accommodate most budgets.
Sophisticatedsoftware monitorsproximity sensors andvideo cameras to watchparts moving throughthis unique blast cabinet.

Planning

Our free sample processing service helps you determine if automa-tion is right for your products. You supply representative parts, and we process them using various parameters – media, pressure, angle, distance, part movement, blast duration. We encourage customers to visit our lab to participate in processing their parts. Following processing, we return the parts, along with a detailed report on how each was processed. Once sample processing demonstrates that blasting can produce the desired result, our sales engineers divide the process into its basic elements:•positioning the part – create parts handling compatible withexisting systems•aiming the nozzle(s) – fixed, oscillating, or robotic-arm mounted •managing the media – effectively recover and clean the blastmedia•controlling the process – simple cycle timers, PLCs, or customsoftware ZERO Automation combines the technological sophisticationrequired by the application, the desired production rate, and the budget. Our available technologies include multi-axis robotics, both for parts handling and nozzle articulation, proximity sensors, video monitors for real-time visual inspection, and multi-stage cabinets to clean, then automatically finish parts in a single pass.
An operator uses a joy-stick control to removecoating with plastic media from an aircraft wheel. Front Cover: Multi-purpose PLC - controlled machinedesigned and built to operate in indexing or continuousturntable modes processes a variety of aircraft engine components. Teach-and-repeat program controls uniqueblast gun positions for all parts. Machine shot peens holesand dove-tail slots in jet engine fan disks. AIRPLANES • ALUMINUM CASTINGS • ARTIFICIAL HIP JOINTSBUCKLES • BLUE JEANS • BOAT PROPELLERS • BRADLEY TANK TORSION BARS • BRAKE CALIPERS • BREAK PADS • BRASS-WORKBRICKS • BUSES • CARS• CASTINGS • CAST AUTO WHEELS CIR-CUIT BOARDS • CIRCUIT BREAKER BOXES • CIRCULAR SAW BLADES • CLASS RINGS • COOKWARE • COPIER ROLLERS