Carbon Steel Industrial Grade Robotic Deburring Machine For Plastic Steering Wheel Core
Carbon Steel Industrial Grade Robotic Deburring Machine For Plastic Steering Wheel Core
Place of Origin:CHINA
Brand Name:KINGSTONE
Certification:CE
Model Number:KS-20000
Minimum Order Quantity:1
Price:65000-98000 USD
Standard Packaging:WOODEN CASES
Delivery Time:90 WORKING DAYS
Payment Terms:L/C,D/A,D/P,T/T
Supply Ability:200-300 SETS PER YEAR
Product Details
Highlight:
Industrial Grade Robotic Deburring Machine
,Carbon Steel Robotic Deburring Machine
,Deburring Machine For Plastic Steering Wheel
High Precision:
0.02mm
Compact:
Saves Space
Robot Model:
20iA/35
Controlsystem:
PLC With HMI Interface
Function:
Automated Removal Of Burrs And Sharp Edges From Metal Or Plastic Parts
Condition:
New
Product Type:
Auto Parts
Consumables:
Floating Milling Cutter / Floating File
Material:
Carbon Steel
Quality:
High Quality
Machine Power:
11KW
Safe:
Minimizes Risk Of Injury
Process:
Deburring
Rated Voltage:
380V
Footprint:
Compact Design, Approx. 2m X 2m
Product Description
Detailed Specifications & Features
Industrial Grade Robotic Deburring Machine For Plastic Steering Wheel Core
Industrial-grade robotic deburring machine for plastic steering wheel cores. Automated parting-line flash removal, consistent edge quality on complex 3D surfaces, labor savings. Free sample test.
Injection-molded steering wheel skeletons demand clean, uniform flash removal across highly irregular 3D surfaces. Manual trimming leaves inconsistent results, drives rework, and fails OEM process audits. Our robotic deburring cell solves all three -- automatically, repeatably, at production scale.
The Problem With Manual Flash Removal on Steering Wheel Cores
Steering wheel skeletons are among the most geometrically demanding injection-molded automotive parts. The parting line runs continuously around the rim, down each spoke, and across the airbag pad area -- a compound 3D path no human hand can follow consistently at volume.
Five points every manufacturer recognizes:
- Complex 3D Parting Lines: The flash path follows the rim curvature, spoke intersections, and undercut regions simultaneously. Manual operators must switch tools and angles dozens of times per piece -- and still miss areas.
- Inconsistent Quality: Operator technique varies by person, shift, and fatigue level. Flash residue on the rim surface causes defects in downstream PU foaming, leather wrapping, and paint adhesion -- all caught too late.
- Labor Shortage & High Turnover: Flash-trimming is repetitive, particulate-heavy work. Skilled finishing operators are increasingly hard to hire and retain, especially for 3-shift production targets.
- No Process Data for OEM Audits: IATF 16949 and customer-specific PPAP requirements demand documented process capability (Cpk). Manual trimming produces no measurable data trail.
- Downstream Defect Costs: A single steering wheel skeleton with residual flash reaching the foaming or wrapping station generates scrap costs 5-10* the cost of proper upstream trimming.
Why Choose Our Robotic Deburring Machine
Precision & Consistency
Constant-force trimming spindle follows the complex 3D contour of the rim and spoke surfaces in real time. Trimming pressure adapts automatically to surface geometry -- no over-cutting on thin ribs, no under-trimming on curved sections.
- Repeatability: ±[TBC] mm across all fixtures and shifts
- Consistent edge finish: no hand-to-hand variation
- Traceable parameter logging per workpiece
Automation & Intelligence
6-axis articulated robot with servo-driven trimming spindle. Teach-pendant or offline programming (import 3D CAD model) -- your engineers choose what fits the workflow.
- Optional vision-guided locating compensates for part loading offset and mold variation
- Automatic tool changer (optional) handles rim flash and gate vestige removal in a single cycle
- Program library stores [TBC] vehicle model configurations; one-touch model switching
Efficiency & Throughput
- Standard cycle time: [TBC] s/pc with multi-cavity fixture
- Multi-cavity fixture loads [TBC] pcs per cycle
- 24/7 continuous operation; direct integration with injection molding line conveyor
- Dual-zone spindle speed: low feed for parting-line flash, high torque for gate vestige -- one pass, one program
Labor Economics
- 1 operator supervises 2-4 deburring cells simultaneously
- Eliminates 3-5 manual finishing operators per shift
- No heat, no coolant, no grinding wheel consumables -- only periodic tool tip replacement
- Estimated ROI payback: [TBC] months (calculated against local labor cost; see Section 7)
Industrial-Grade Reliability
- Fully enclosed safety enclosure: CE-certified, safety light curtain, interlocked doors, emergency stop
- Dust extraction port (dust-tight design), anti-static construction
- Critical wear parts service life: [TBC] hours
- Low-maintenance structure: planned service interval [TBC] hours
Flexibility & Quick Changeover
Compatible with all major injection-molded steering wheel core materials:
| Material | Example Application |
|---|---|
| PA (Polyamide) | Standard passenger car skeleton |
| ABS | Sport / premium wheel rim |
| PP+GF (Glass-Fiber Reinforced PP) | Commercial / heavy-duty vehicle skeleton |
| TPE over-molded surface | Soft-touch variant with exposed flash areas |
Pneumatic quick-change fixture with one-touch program recall. Model changeover time: [TBC] min.
Process Integration
- Optional MES data interface: exports per-piece trimming parameters (force, feed, time) to support PPAP Cpk documentation
- Compatible with downstream foaming lines, leather wrapping stations, and painting conveyors
- Pre-engineered robot/AGV loading interface available on LR-TRIM-S3 configuration
Application Scope
Workpieces handled:
| Workpiece | Material | Flash Location |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger car steering wheel skeleton | PA / ABS | Rim parting line, spoke intersections, pad cutout edges |
| Commercial / HD truck steering wheel core | PP+GF | Thick-wall rim parting line, gate area |
| Sport / performance steering wheel skeleton | ABS / Carbon-filled PA | Complex spoke contour, ergonomic grip zone |
| EV steering wheel core (flat-bottom design) | PA / ABS | Flat-bottom edge, button aperture perimeter |
| Airbag pad frame | PP / ABS | Peripheral parting line, mounting lug edges |
Industries served:
Automotive Tier-1 & Tier-2 suppliers -- Steering wheel assembly manufacturers -- Injection molding subcontractors -- OEM in-house component finishing lines
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can the robot follow complex spoke and rim curvatures without over-cutting thin ribs?
Yes. The constant-force trimming head adjusts pressure in real time as the robot follows the 3D surface path. Trimming parameters are set independently for rim sections, spoke intersections, and pad aperture edges. We recommend a free sample test before order confirmation -- we return a trimming demo video with force data.
Q2: How long does model changeover take between different steering wheel types?
Pneumatic quick-change fixtures combined with one-touch program recall bring standard changeover to [TBC] min. For offline-programmed models (S2/S3), new vehicle programs are prepared in advance -- changeover downtime does not include programming time.
Q3: How is the program created for a new steering wheel model -- teach or offline?
LR-TRIM-S1 supports teach-pendant programming. LR-TRIM-S2 and S3 support offline programming from a 3D CAD model (STEP/IGES), which accommodates varying parting line positions across mold generations without re-teaching on the machine.
Q4: Can flash removal and gate vestige trimming be handled in one cycle?
Yes. The spindle uses dual-zone speed control: low feed and fine trimming for parting-line flash, high torque for gate vestige removal. Both operations are completed within a single robot program cycle -- no manual secondary operation needed.
Q5: How does this support OEM PPAP process capability audits?
On LR-TRIM-S2 and S3, every workpiece cycle logs trimming force, feed rate, spindle speed, and cycle time. The optional MES interface exports this data to generate per-batch Cpk reports compatible with IATF 16949 PPAP documentation requirements.
Q6: Can the cell integrate directly with our existing injection molding line conveyor?
Yes. The workstation has a pre-engineered conveyor interface and adjustable in-feed height. For LR-TRIM-S3, upstream robot loading and downstream conveyor out-feed are standard. Custom integration diagrams are provided at the quotation stage.
Q7: What does the free sample test process look like?
Ship 3-5 steering wheel skeleton samples + 3D model (STEP preferred) -> We run trimming trials and record before/after video with cycle time and edge quality data -> You review and confirm -> We issue a formal layout drawing and quotation. If you need a preliminary budget before sample testing, an indicative price range is available on request.
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