Automating the finishing touch

One point of contact with proven strength

Our solution builds on the proven strength of the Panasonic robot systems that have formed the heart of the welding process for many of our customers for years. The advantages offered by the Panasonic robot now also fully come into their own in the finishing process. From welding to finishing, we make automation technically consistent and maximally manageable.
At the same time, you have one experienced technology partner. That means: one point of contact, one line of support, and one party that oversees the full process. From optimising the welding programme to adjusting the finishing tools; all questions come together with one partner who understands the total production flow and helps make it as efficient as possible. In this way, we ensure that process steps are optimally and efficiently aligned. The perfect finish starts with the perfect weld.

Offline programming possible

Thanks to the use of Panasonic robots, offline programming in the Panasonic DTPS software is also possible for the finishing process. As a result, finishing paths can be generated directly from the (welding) lines in the programming software. Because these can be programmed and validated offline in advance, this minimises downtime on the shop floor. This shortens lead times and increases predictability. In addition, operators remain available for valuable tasks, while the robot performs consistent, repetitive finishing.

Harmonic Finishing: Perfection through Continuity

In finishing, the same principle applies as in welding: every start and stop point is a risk. In welding, these are the places where bonding defects or visual irregularities occur. In finishing, these interruptions cause variations in the surface pattern and texture. To guarantee the highest quality, these critical moments must be eliminated. As with high-end welding, perfect synchronisation between the robot arm and the moving workpiece is essential. Panasonic’s Harmonizer software guarantees this cooperation.

One smooth movement: The robot and manipulator work fully synchronously, ensuring the tool never has to stop.
Guaranteed result: Due to constant speed and pressure across the entire workpiece, the final result improves significantly.
No starting marks: Because the robot proceeds in one continuous pass, you maintain a homogeneous surface without visible transitions.

From hand–eye coordination to constant reproducibility

Automating finishing processes is challenging, as human hand–eye coordination is normally required to compensate for variations in weld seams and positions. Therefore, an essential prerequisite is that the welds are consistent and reproducible throughout the entire series. With robotic welding, this is perfectly achievable. Thanks to this reliable and predictable basis, the robot can achieve a stable and reproducible result with an adjustable and constant pressing force. This creates a reliable finishing process, even with more complex workpieces, without relying on subjective judgement or variable manual skills.

From the perfect weld to the perfect finish in one solution.

Ready for the final step?

With Valk Welding, you turn the finishing touch into a controlled, automated process—from perfect weld to perfect finish, within one solution.
Curious about what we can mean for your process? We warmly invite you to our demonstration centre to show you the possibilities.