ATI Industrial Automation’s CGV-900 compliant angle grinder designed for robotic grinding, finishing

ATI Industrial Automation has introduced the CGV-900 compliant angle grinder to provide an automated alternative to grinding and finishing by hand. It offers built-in compliance, allowing the unit to compensate for irregularities in part surfaces and maintain contact with a workpiece. The compliance force is adjustable, enabling users to fine-tune their finishing processes in real time.

The unit also provides position sensing data to help indicate media wear. This lets users establish media replacement intervals, helping eliminate unexpected rework and downtime. Additionally, the data can be used for process verification.

The governed, vane-style motor provides a consistent speed during grinding and finishing processes to help ensure an even finish throughout the tool’s contact path.