For all those companies wishing to improve precision, uniformity, and control of manual coating operations, without necessarily switching to full robotic automation, an industrial coating parameter management system is the ideal solution.
In fact, not every manufacturer intends to automate a manual coating system. In many cases, the primary goal is to achieve more consistent results from the operators - reducing process variables and ensuring a repeatable quality standard over time.
The need to standardise manual coating processes
In manual coating, the final result depends heavily on the operator's experience and the correct setup of the working parameters. Even minimal differences in settings can generate:
- Variations in film thickness
- Aesthetic defects
- Inconsistencies from one batch to another
- Difficulties in quality control
To address these challenges, Lesta has developed Lesta RECIPE MANAGER, a system that allows storing and recalling coating parameters in the form of recipes.
What is Lesta RECIPE MANAGER?
Lesta RECIPE MANAGER is a management system for industrial coating parameters, organised into easily retrievable recipes. Each recipe contains a set of predefined parameters that allows for the standardisation of the manual coating process.
Recipes can be saved and recalled at any time, ensuring full control of the process and repeatable results over time.
Managed coating parameters
Lesta RECIPE MANAGER ensures precise management of the main industrial coating parameters:
- Flow rate
- Atomisation
- Fan width
- Opening delay and advance
- Cycle time
Centralised management of these parameters reduces human error and improves the overall quality of the finish.
Operating modes and interface
The system features a simple and intuitive interface, accessible via a touch-screen installed on the dedicated control panel. The operator can quickly select the desired recipe, immediately applying the predefined settings.
When integrated with Lesta robots, Lesta RECIPE MANAGER operates without a dedicated panel. Its user interface is built directly into the Lesta LECROB Robot Manager
software, the standard management system for Lesta robots.
Integration with coating systems and robots
Lesta RECIPE MANAGER is an extremely flexible accessory and can be integrated into different configurations:
Integration with Lesta robots
The system is compatible with all Lesta robots and can be used:
- With a dedicated electrical panel
- Without a dedicated panel, via integration into the LECROB Robot Manager software
Integration with non-robotics coating systems
Lesta RECIPE MANAGER can also be installed on coating systems equipped with:
- Manual spray guns
- Reciprocators
In this case, the installed spray gun must be designed for this functionality.
What are the fields of application of Lesta RECIPE MANAGER?
The system is particularly suitable for:
- Companies with manual coating processes that do not want to automate with robots
- Industrial coating and finishing systems
- Manufacturing companies that require high and repeatable quality standards
- Multi-batch or multi-product production processes
Advantages of the parameter management system
The adoption of Lesta RECIPE MANAGER allows companies to achieve a significant improvement in manual coating management. Thanks to the standardisation of process parameters, the coating is more uniform and consistent, regardless of the operator or production batch.
The ability to recall preset recipes makes the process highly repeatable, reducing the variations that typically occur in manual coating. This leads to a reduction in waste and rework, with a direct impact on production efficiency and operating costs.
Furthermore, the centralised control of coating parameters ensures greater process stability and allows the company to precisely monitor and manage every stage of the process. Dependence on the individual operator's skill is thus reduced - allowing high quality standards to be maintained even in the event of shifts, staff turnover, or new hires.
Lesta’s approach to industrial coating
Lesta develops modular and scalable solutions to improve industrial coating processes, providing advanced tools even to those who choose to maintain manual coating operations. With Lesta RECIPE MANAGER, coating becomes a controlled, standardised, and easily manageable process.
The Lesta RECIPE MANAGER is the ideal industrial coating parameter management system to improve the quality of manual coating without introducing robots. Thanks to recipe management and the possibility of integration across different systems, companies can achieve consistent results, reduce errors, and increase control over the production process.
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