Cobots in action: sanding, deburring and polishing castings

Practical VVGT study evening in Genk

During this VVGT study evening, you will discover how cobots enhance the finishing of castings. You will receive practical explanations, concrete foundry cases and a live demonstration in the Sirris laboratory. You will also be introduced to the Interreg project COBOTASSIST and the accompanying training course on finishing with cobots.
 

Fow whom?

This study evening is aimed at:

• Technical managers and production managers
• Process engineers and maintenance managers
• Managers of foundries and suppliers
   

Key takeaways

Sirris experts Peter Paulissen and Jan Kempeneers demonstrate how cobotised finishing is already being used industrially today.

• Application of cobots for sanding, deburring and polishing
• Practical cases from the foundry sector (including Hassal and Omco Metals)
• Focus on quality, efficiency and workability
• Live demonstration in the Sirris laboratory (FacThory)
• Objectives and introduction of the Interreg project COBOTASSIST
• Structure and content of the training course on finishing with cobots
• Concrete steps towards implementation in your foundry
   

Programme

About VVGT

The Flemish Association for Foundry Techniques (VVGt) is a networking platform for professionals in the foundry sector in Flanders. VVGT stimulates knowledge exchange, innovation and collaboration within the industry and organizes company visits, workshops and networking events to share expertise and strengthen the sector.

This event is part of the COBOTASSIST project, which is made possible by: the Province of Limburg, the Province of North Brabant, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Avans University of Applied Sciences, Breda Robotics, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, High Tech NL Robotics, POM Limburg, Sirris, SyntraPXL and Interreg Flanders-Netherlands.