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Vapormatt Leopard Cub Machine Technical Brochure (BL-193-B)
Vapormatt Leopard Cub Machine Technical Brochure (BL-193-B)
The Vapormatt Leopard Cub wet blasting machine is tailored for the aerospace industry, offering flexibility and user customization. It automates the cleaning, polishing, and peening of tall aerospace components, particularly turbine engine and propeller blades, within a compact design.
Key Features
- Fully automated to reduce time and labor.
- Configurable for various applications with a large working envelope.
- Effective filtration system ensuring high purity levels.
- Customizable options for specific user needs.
- Complete controllability and repeatability of processes.
- Safe operation without manual blasting.
- Custom clamping solutions for different component shapes and sizes.
- Full process monitoring and feedback capabilities.
Industries and Applications
The machine is suitable for the aerospace and composites industries, with applications in cleaning, crack detection, paint removal, surface preparation for coatings, titanium scale removal, and shot peening.
Processing Description
Components are loaded onto a servo-controlled turntable with a load height of 1200mm. The process involves selecting a recipe via HMI and automatic processing with parameter monitoring, followed by a rinse and blow-off cycle.
Configurations
- Vertical and horizontal oscillation unit for pseudo-Raster scan movement.
- 6-Axis Robot unit for full manipulation of the process nozzle.
Technical Specifications
- Blast cabinet with abrasion-resistant lining and viewing window.
- Noise level of 75dBA.
- Servo-powered turntable with adjustable speed.
- Slurry system with vortex pump and monitoring.
- Blast guns with adjustable angles and boron carbide nozzles.
- Unique slurry conduits for easy maintenance.
- Continuous abrasive filtration system.
- HMI-controlled electrical system with preventative maintenance alerts.
Optional Features
- Non-English labels and translated manuals.
- Programmable status beacon and safety railing.
- Component handling enhancements like fixtures, lifts, and cranes.
- Slurry system enhancements like concentration sensors and dosing systems.
- Filtration and recirculation options like elutriation towers and exhaust extractors.
- Process functionality enhancements like advanced gun systems and data logging.
Customer Service Requirements
- Electricity: 400/480V 3 phase, 46-amp supply.
- Process air supply: 6 - 7 bar pressure, 1.50Nm³/min consumption.
- Water supply: 2 – 7 bar pressure, 13L/min volume.
- Drain: Floor level with grit trap.
- Ventilation: Ducted to maintain negative pressure.
- Foundations: Flat, level, waterproof floor.
- Networking: Ethernet connection required.
Project Management and Support
Each customer is assigned a dedicated project leader to ensure machines meet specifications through a technical acceptance process, including factory acceptance testing (FAT). Aftermarket support includes spares, servicing, and Industry 4.0 solutions for maximum uptime.
Process Development
This phase involves establishing the recipes and component holding system necessary for machine operation.
Commissioning
The installation and commissioning of the machine are managed by a Commissioning Engineer upon delivery.
Training
A training module is provided, covering operation, everyday maintenance, and fine-tuning of recipes.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Vapormatt Ltd at their Innovation Centre in Bridgwater, United Kingdom. Phone: +44 (0) 1823 257976, Email: [email protected].
Catalog excerpts
Overview, technical specifications and options
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The Vapormatt Leopard Cub wet blasting machine has been designed with the user and flexibility in mind. Each machine is designed to be tailored to the customer's specific needs to accommodate and reliably finish components to meet the stringent procedural demands in the aerospace industry. The Cub's capabilities excel with its ability to accurately and methodically clean, polish and peen hard-to-handle tall aerospace components. All of this is contained within the machine's small footprint. The machine is able to automatically wet blast turbine engine and propeller blades that are clamped in...
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Configurations The Leopard cub machine is available in two different configurations: 6 Axis Robot unit The image below gives an idea of a machine layout that could be approximately 2.5 x 4.0 x 5.1m (99 x 158 x 201”). The machine footprint is subject to change. The image below gives an idea of a machine layout that could be approximately 3.8 x 4.5 x 4m (149 x 176 x 158”). The machine footprint is subject to change. Vertical and horizontal oscillation unit The machine is provided with a vertical and horizontal oscillation unit. The movement and manipulation of the axes in relation to the turntable...
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The following features are included within the machine's basic specification.
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The following features can be added to the machine's basic specification.
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Feature Filtration and Re-circulation
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We always ensure our machines operate to the specification. The Factory Acceptance The installation and Testing will be at the site commissioning of the of manufacture. Managed machine will be undertaken by the Project Manager by the Commissioning in conjunction with the Engineer following delivery Commissioning Engineer. to site. Following delivery and The training module commissioning, the Site will cover operation, Acceptance Testing every day maintenance will happen and be and recipe fine tuning. managed by the same Commissioning Engineer.
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For further information contact: Vapormatt Ltd Vapormatt Innovation Centre Robins Drive Bridgwater TA6 4DL United Kingdom t +44 (0) 1823 257976 e [email protected]
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