Robotic shot peening machine for a landing gear manufacturer in China
For a customer in China, Straaltechniek International developed an innovative robotic shot peening machine with one of the highest uptime percentages in the world. The client is a subsidiary of the aviation group AVIC.
Key facts
- Sector
- Aviation
- Client
- Subsidiary of AVIC, China
- Installation
- Robotic shot peening machine
- Media
- Steel shot and ceramic beads in one process
- Result
- Very high uptime percentage
The client
The company was founded in 1958 to develop aircraft for the Chinese Air Force and produces fighter aircraft (and parts for them). Shot peening is used here to extend the service life of landing gear.
The challenge
To stay competitive, the company needed a better process: with minimal downtime and with steel shot and ceramic beads combined in a single machine.
The solution
The collaboration with the customer’s project team resulted in a fully automatic shot peening machine that meets at least the following requirements:
- Steel shot and ceramic beads in one process
- Fully automatic recycling and classification of the peening media
- A high uptime percentage
Why Straaltechniek
The client made a deliberate choice for Straaltechniek International. Thanks to our flexibility in the design phase and close collaboration with the customer, we offer a total solution that meets every customer requirement.
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