PEEN FORMING SYSTEM
KUMTA-102
DESCRIPTION
The KUMTA-102 peen forming system is used at MT Aerospace to manufacture the dome segments of the Ariane 6 tank. The process aims to minimize residual stresses in cylindrical and spherical components. Both sides of the component can be peened formed simultaneously, with different beads diameters if required. The peening forming process is carried out in multiple passes, with the part being measured after each pass to ensure precision and optimal results.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Beam type | Peen forming |
| Blasting media | Different steel beads with diameters ranging from 2 to 8 mm |
| Blasting systems | Continuous peening system with 3 dosing units, a flow rate of 0.4 – 4.0 kg/min, and a dosing accuracy of at least ± 5% |
| Nozzle movement | 2 KUKA 6-axis robots KR120 R3500 mounted on KUKA KL 4000 linear guides in an overhead configuration |
| Workpiece handling | Overhead conveyor system with a rotating device |
| Workpiece size | Enclosure volume LWH up to 5200/1200/3500 mm |
HIGHLIGHTS
- Simultaneous Processing of both workpiece sides with different blasting media
- 100% separation of different blasting media during recycling into the media silos
- Contactless measurement of the workpiece surface inside the blasting cabin
- Automatic adjustment of the blasting program based on workpiece measurements for the next blasting cycle
- Overhead workpiece handling between the setup station, blasting system, and external inspection station
- Volumetric media dosing with flow fluctuations
AREA OF USE
- Spherical dome segments of the Ariane 6 rocket fuel tanks
