For manufacturers using expensive, high-performance coatings (like epoxies, urethanes, or specialized clearcoats), material cost often outweighs labor cost. The economic case for Reducing Paint Waste via Robotic Spraying is compelling, driven by superior Transfer Efficiency (TE).
Transfer Efficiency: TE is the ratio of coating material applied to the part versus material sprayed. Manual spraying often achieves a TE of 40-60%.
Robotic Advantage: Robots maintain the precise distance, angle, and gun speed necessary to maximize the electrostatic charge and minimize overspray, pushing TE figures up to 75-90% depending on the application.
This 15-30% reduction in material consumption directly translates to millions in annual savings for high-volume users, offering a fast and quantifiable return on the capital investment. Furthermore, less overspray means reduced solvent usage for cleaning and lower VOC emissions, contributing to sustainability goals.
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