BMC-M Bachmann Modular Cell for Automated Masking

The first masking cell on the market.

The majority of parts undergoing surface treatment like coatings, blasting, stripping etc. are being masked to protect certain areas from the treatment.
 

Masking was and is still done by applying mechanical protection e.g. sheet metal, protective tape, silicon caps, waxes or paints. Obviously, the masking must be removed after the surface treatment is done. To date, 99% of masking are applied manually by skilled labor.
 

The development of a new generation of UV curable polymers opened the way to mechanized / robotic application of masking, with all the advantages involved.
 

Bachmann ModularCell-Masking (BMC-M)

Fully automated masking cell for highest requirements and flexible programming

The Bachmann ModularCell-Masking (BMC-M) is a fully automated masking cell with the following features and functions:

• High quality (precision and repeatability)
• Flexible programming
• Depending on the geometry of the parts that need masking and the specific needs of the customer a wide range of dispensing units can be used
• The automated masking cell can be used as a stand-alone solution or be integrated in a fully automated production line (linked cells). Thus it is possible to process small- and large-scale series with the same automated cell.
• Space-saving: the required space for the complete cell is less than 2.5m2
• Compact, self-supporting and solid unit. Thanks to this construction the precision required by the masking process can also be attained when the robot is operated at high rates.
• The call can be individually equipped with a broad range of robots and periphery hardware. It can also be extended with modules like the feeding module BFM (Bachmann FeedMaster) and the stacking module BFS (Bachmann FeedStacker). Thus the cell can be customized and easily adapted to future needs (change of product, modification of processes, and increase of autonomy).
• The cell is controlled by means of the process control system BFH (Bachmann FlexHandling) that has been tested over many years.
• Data exchange with PPS systems or quality control and traceability are feasible at any time
• Cell can be moved with a pallet truck. Weight of the cell (depending on the configuration): about 1.7t
• Self-contained safety cell in accordance with the current machine directives. CE-certified construction. In the case of linked cells an installation declaration in accordance with CE is given to the customer.