The Automated Grinding Line is a fully integrated, industrial-grade solution for robotic processing of ceramic products. The system automates the entire pre-firing workflow — from preparation and marking, through precision grinding, to in-line quality control — ensuring repeatability, scalability, and consistent product quality.
The solution is built around industrial robotic manipulators and proprietary control algorithms developed by BulletProve. It replaces manual, error-prone operations with a fully automated, data-driven production process designed for harsh industrial environments.
The line prepares ceramic products for firing, applies identification and marking, performs controlled grinding operations, and executes automated quality control checks already at the pre-firing stage — significantly reducing scrap rates and downstream defects.
System Architecture
Industrial robots, dedicated tooling and embedded inspection stations enable consistent, high-throughput grinding and handling of ceramic products.
- Industrial robotic arms for material handling and grinding operations
- Dedicated grinding stations with controlled process parameters
- Sensor-based inspection stations embedded directly in the production line
- Central control system with proprietary process orchestration algorithms
Robotic Grinding Process
The grinding process is executed by industrial robots equipped with dedicated tooling and adaptive control algorithms:
- Automated loading and positioning of ceramic products
- Precise path planning and force-controlled grinding operations
- Adaptive parameter adjustment based on material and geometry
- Repeatable surface finishing independent of operator skill
- Continuous monitoring of process stability and tool condition
Marking & Traceability
Each ceramic product is automatically identified and marked as part of the production flow:
- Automated marking prior to firing
- Unique identifiers enabling full traceability
- Linking of production data with inspection and quality results
- Support for batch-level and item-level tracking
Data Analytics
The automated grinding line continuously collects and processes large volumes of production data generated at every stage of the workflow. These data streams provide deep insight into manufacturing performance, product quality, and process stability, transforming the production line into a data-driven decision platform.
- Continuous collection of process, sensor, and inspection data
- Centralised storage and structured data models for long-term analysis
- Real-time and historical analytics supporting production optimisation
- Repeatable surface finishing independent of operator skill
- Identification of recurring defect patterns across production runs
