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Best Practices for Automating Graining and Blending Processes
Discover key considerations for achieving consistent surface-finishing results with robotic systems
November 2026
While robotic welding has been widely adopted and further accelerated by collaborative robots in recent years, the automation of downstream processes, such as material removal and surface finishing, has lagged. That is beginning to change with the emergence of AI-powered robots that use 3D vision and force-feedback sensors to process parts accurately and consistently. However, their integration into manufacturing processes requires a systems-level mindset to maximize the likelihood of success and sustained adoption..
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