Smarter Paint Finishing Processes for Manufacturers

Improving the paint finishing process can significantly impact product quality and durability for manufacturers. Finding ways to reduce resource-heavy production and improve efficiencies can help improve throughput, create cost savings, and increase the consistency of the final product. Here are some ways manufacturers can streamline finishing operations to maximize efficiency: 

Automation and Robotics
New advances in automation have transformed the paint finishing industry. Robotic arms ensure precise, consistent applications for parts and components with hard-to-reach angles, high-volume operations, or production lines with complex-shaped components. Manufacturers can reduce paint waste, lower labor costs, and ensure quality by automating the paint finishing process. 

Optimizing Airflow and Temperature Control
Ensuring efficient airflow and accurate temperature regulation in spray booths and curing ovens is vital to the paint adhesion and drying process. Using downdraft or cross-draft booths can boost energy efficiency and coating quality. With shorter curing times and lower energy usage, manufacturers save money in the process.

Part Preparation and Pre-Treatment 
Proper paint adhesion relies on surfaces that are prepared for finishing. Integrating a water wash or media blast booths into the production process ensures that parts are ready to be coated so you don’t lose time on the production line. There is less rework and lower risk of defects when parts and surfaces are clean and ready for paint or powder coatings. 

Paint Mix Rooms 
Mixing paint can be a very manual process that exposes your team to harmful chemicals in the process. Using a paint mix room reduces manual paint handling while monitoring consistency and maintaining consistent color and texture from one process to another. This is important when manufacturing products that need consistent color matching. Automating paint mixing also minimizes waste, reduces errors, and ensures compliance with industry and environmental standards. 

Smarter paint finishing processes lead to efficiencies and more scalable operations. With a few additional components and equipment, you can automate paint finishing, ensure consistency in the process, and improve production. Rohner designs and builds custom finishing systems for manufacturers to optimize production and reduce manual processes. If you have a small batch operation or high-volume requirements, we can help. Talk to our team about integrating components into your existing system or building a new finishing system to your specifications.

Have questions? Please contact the Rohner team: info@rohner-usa.com