CASE STUDY
2024Liquid coating plant for Aerospace and Defense sector
Customer
MERLETTI SRL, SOMMA LOMBARDO – VA
Objective
Development of an advanced control system for the entire plant that allows for the management of all phases of the painting and drying process.
Challenges
Monitor and adjust the various process phases in real time through temperature regulation and climate control systems, to ensure consistent product quality.
Impact
Centralized processes
To ensure maximum compliance with Aerospace and Defense industry standards, a fully customized design was developed to the customer’s operational and production needs. The plant consists of a set of elements designed to work in perfect synergy with each other, installed side by side and connected by an overhead manual conveyor. The technical rooms have been integrated into the plant so as to centralize each stage of the production process. The paint preparation room with adjoining storage room provides immediate access to materials and paints, making it easier to set up the spray booth. Before being painted, parts are treated in the deburring room where any imperfections are removed for uniform color application.
Controlled painting
The pressurized, air-conditioned liquid paint booth is the heart of the plant. Controlled pressurization, temperature and humidity ensure the quality of paint application, minimizing contamination and optimizing coating uniformity. The integration of advanced ventilation and filtration systems enables compliance with the strictest safety and quality standards and guarantees the quality of paint application.
Optimized production flow
Once painting is complete, the parts are transported to the drying oven integrated with an automatic temperature control system, which ensures maximum energy efficiency and precision in the process. Parts are handled by the manual overhead conveyor that connects the spray booth to the drying oven, reducing time and optimizing processes.
