Case at a glance • European automotive
A European automotive manufacturer adopted an enclosed robotic waterjet workstation to trim complex 3D interior components without heat distortion, melted edges or routing dust.
01 • The Challenge
Complex Interior Parts Needed a Cleaner 3D Trimming Process
The customer was processing dashboards, molded carpets, roof liners and other contoured interior components. Thermal methods could melt or distort sensitive materials, while mechanical routing generated dust and required additional edge finishing.
The production team also needed repeatable access to deep contours and changing surface angles. At the same time, water, process debris and noise had to be managed within the workstation to support the factory's health, safety and environmental objectives.
02 • Process Strategy
Secure the Part, Follow the Surface and Contain the Process
The workstation combines controlled part holding, articulated robotic motion, cold cutting and an enclosed working zone. Each subsystem addresses a different source of scrap or production variability.
03 • The Yuanhong Solution
A Box-Type Robotic Waterjet Cell for 3D Automotive Trimming
Yuanhong engineered a customized 6-axis robotic waterjet cutting workstation around the customer's part range and production requirements.
Inverted 6-Axis Robot Layout
Overhead mounting expands usable access around fixtures and helps the cutting head reach deep contours and changing 3D angles.
60K High-Pressure System
A 60K waterjet pump supplies the fine cold-cutting stream required for fabrics, plastics and layered interior materials.
Vacuum Part Holding
The perforated worktable and vacuum system help keep flexible material stable while reducing reliance on complex mechanical clamps.
Enclosed Safety Structure
The box-type frame and shielding doors isolate the active cutting area and help contain water, debris and process noise.
Centralized PLC Control
Recipes, robot operation and supporting equipment are coordinated through a centralized control architecture for repeatable production.
Thermal-Free Edge Quality
Cold cutting avoids a heat-affected zone, helping reduce melting, fraying and thermal deformation on sensitive components.
04 • Engineering Details
Robot Geometry, Cooling and Cutting-Head Integration
Detailed views show the multi-position robotic layout, vacuum worktable, industrial cooling package, waterjet cutting head and full enclosure structure.
05 • The Impact
Cleaner 3D Trimming with Less Secondary Finishing
The robotic cell gave the manufacturer a more repeatable way to trim complex interior components while reducing thermal damage and routing dust. Cleaner cut edges reduced the need for secondary deburring, and the enclosed layout improved separation between operators and the active cutting process.
Plan Your Automotive Trimming Cell
Need a Cleaner Way to Cut Complex Interior Parts?
Send your part model, material construction, maximum dimensions, target cycle time and factory layout. Yuanhong can review robot reach, fixture design, enclosure size and pressure-system requirements.
Material testing • Robot reach study • Workstation layout