Are you employing an outdated technique in moving parts throughout your automated finishing process? Daisy chaining parts, when products are suspended from hooks, can cause swaying of parts, particularly as the parts move through turns, stop or start, or change elevation. That sway can also be initiated by workers who are trying to “catch the […]
Variable frequency drives, or VFDs, provide efficient use of power, allow for productivity and control under different types of torque loads, and more. After some brief information regarding motor controllers and torque loads, let’s explore the ABCs of these beneficial solutions – the applications, benefits and cost savings. Different Types of Motor Controllers and Torque […]
IntelliFinishing is a complete finishing systems provider of automated powder coating and liquid paint systems that offers several unique features and benefits. The number one benefit of IntelliFinishing Systems is that they can paint a much wider range of products than traditional chain-based finishing systems. However, they can also provide unique benefits if integrating robots […]
Adding an automated finishing system to your operation can have a tremendous impact on efficiency, productivity and quality – and that’s why you’ve made the choice to invest in an industrial finishing system that matches your unique needs. It’s also critical to get it right the first time and ensure the process results in a […]
Ovens that leverage infrared light, or IR ovens, are commonly used in finishing systems to speed up the cure time for a range of finishing processes, including liquid paint and powder coating. However, IntelliFinishing automated finishing systems don’t typically use IR ovens. Why is that? IR Ovens Excel under Specific Conditions Infrared heating of parts […]
Those with experience in manufacturing understand the bottlenecking that can occur during the finishing stage. The process of painting parts and components seems to crimp workflows and create delays that throws a wrench into your production schedule. Greater efficiency is crucial for achieving a fast and agile operation and finishing without compromising quality. IntelliFinishing’s advanced […]
Have you discovered that most traditional paint finishing systems aren’t meeting the unique needs of your company? IntelliFinishing has flexible solutions that are anything but conventional, and we offer features that the traditional systems can’t compete with. Unchained Technology Unlike the chain-driven components of power & free and monorail finishing systems, our spinning tube, friction-driven […]
Choosing an automated finishing system that best suits a facility’s specific painting needs can be challenging. However, IntelliFinishing has created a logic-based flowchart that uses easy-to-answer questions to help determine whether a simple monorail system, a power & free system (P&F), or a friction tube conveyor system (such as is offered by IntelliFinishing) aligns with […]
Kevin Howe, IntelliFinishing Product Manager, discusses the evolution of conveyor systems in the finishing industry.
The old saying is true: You don’t know what you don’t know. For example, when purchasing a powder coating finishing system, if you don’t have all the facts it’s difficult to know what will work best for your unique business. That’s why IntelliFinishing, a complete finishing system provider offering ultimate flexibility, encourages its customers […]