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ARTES

Slow, unpredictable, and labour-intensive drilling and grinding processes significantly reduce the commercial viability of remanufacturing. ARTES is a fully automated, enclosed, high‑throughput EDM system designed to tackle one of the biggest barriers in remanufacturing: disassembly. It integrates CNC servo axes with a purpose‑built frame and streamlines the process of removing fasteners, even when parts weren’t originally designed with easy disassembly in mind. This means high‑value components can be refurbished more efficiently. ARTES is akin to a ‘conventional’ EDM machine, but tailored for speed over accuracy.

See how ARTES can revolutionise your remanufacturing processes

ARTES stands for “Automated Remanufacturing Towards Environmental Sustainability.” Co-funded by an Innovate UK SMART grant, ARTES enables unattended disassembly of components in batches, enhancing the commercial viability of widespread remanufacturing. Get in touch to find out more.

Benefits of ARTES for remanufacturing

  • ARTES is designed for high-throughput remanufacturing​ with minimal operator intervention and​ no ‘CNC’ experience required​.
  • High-speed, repeatable processing of parts maximises part throughput and minimises wastage, reducing the unit-cost per processed part.
  • Static, fully enclosed electrical discharge machining (EDM) system with​ multiple servo axes, all CNC controlled.
  • The custom fixturing system enables multiple parts to be processed at the same time. ARTES allows you to bring worn or damaged components back to an as-new state: faster, safer and more cost effectively.

Seized fastener removal machine for automotive parts