Give Your Assembly a Final Shine With Polishing Automation
Polishing is a critical step in the assembly process. But traditional manual finishing tasks can create a costly roadblock in your production line. That’s where Melton Machine & Control Company comes in.
Melton develops robotic polishing systems built to deliver consistent, high-quality finishes every time. This automated system handles repetitive, detail-oriented polishing tasks with accuracy. Our custom automation frees your team to focus on more technical roles while raising the standard for your finished products.
Manufacturers across the country choose Melton because our more than 55 years of automation expertise and unyielding dedication to customer satisfaction set our systems apart. With engineering knowledge and hands-on experience, we can build a robotic polishing solution that fits seamlessly into your assembly process.
Why Should You Automate Your Polishing Tasks?
Surface finishing is often the last touchpoint between your product and your customer. Whether your assembly process calls for buffing weld seams, smoothing surfaces, or preparing components for coatings, precision polishing helps protect product integrity and appearance.
A manual polishing process leaves room for variation, fatigue, and inconsistent results. Melton’s robotic systems are engineered to apply consistent pressure, motion, and coverage across every part—supporting higher-quality outcomes and reducing the strain on your workforce.
Robot-assisted polishing helps you do more than save time on finishing tasks—it creates consistency, efficiency, and reliability across your production line.
Melton’s robotic polishing systems provide advantages such as:
- Uniform Surface Finishes: Controlled robotic movement produces consistent finishes across all parts, reducing scrap and rework caused by human variation. Our systems ensure consistent surface quality every time.
- Faster Production Cycles: Automated polishing runs continuously, keeping pace with your assembly line and eliminating slowdowns caused by manual labor fatigue.
- Improved Operator Safety: Robots take on the repetitive, high-vibration work. As a result, the risk of repetitive strain injuries and operator exposure to airborne particles is reduced.
- Labor Optimization: Skilled operators can focus on more complex processes, quality checks, or production improvements while the robot handles finishing tasks.
- Adaptability for Different Components: Robotic polishing systems can be programmed for a variety of part sizes, shapes, and materials, providing flexibility as production needs evolve.
Your Specific Finish Quality Guaranteed
At Melton, we don’t build off-the-shelf systems—we build the solution your unique assembly process actually needs. Every robotic polishing system we develop is customized around your production environment, part specifications, and finishing requirements.
Capabilities include:
- Buffing weld seams and joints
- Surface smoothing for coating prep
- Edge rounding and deburring
- High-polish finishing for visible product surfaces
Our systems can also integrate with force feedback sensors, vision tools, and real-time monitoring to maintain consistent polishing performance.
Integrated Solutions With Long-Term Support
Your polishing system should work alongside the rest of your assembly line, not against it. Melton’s approach to automation focuses on thoughtful system integration and long-term support, so your new equipment helps your team succeed from day one—and continues to support your operation for years to come.
System Integrations
Our engineers work closely with your team to design and deploy a robotic polishing machine that fits your current workflows. From programming and tooling to installation and startup, we handle the details so your system functions smoothly within your existing environment.
On-Site Support
If problems arise, Melton’s field service technicians are ready to assist at your facility. We provide hands-on troubleshooting, training, and maintenance services to help keep your robotic polishing system running at its best.
START A CONVERSATION
Interested in automating your assembly line’s polishing tasks? Let’s build a solution that meets your production goals and delivers the consistent finishing your products deserve. Contact Melton today to schedule a free assessment and learn what a custom robotic polishing system can do for your operation.
