Abstract: A system for repairing a paint defect of a part can have means for identifying the paint defect of the part, a robotic applicator, and a computer module. The robotic applicator can include a dispenser and a pad. The robotic applicator can be configured to position the dispenser and the pad adjacent to the paint defect of the part. The dispenser can be configured to atomize a composition into an atomized composition. The dispenser can be also configured to dispose a predetermined amount of the atomized composition on the paint defect. The pad can be configured to work the predetermined amount of the atomized composition on the paint defect. The computer module can be in communication with the robotic applicator. The computer module can be configured to control functions of the robotic applicator.

Abstract: A system for repairing a paint defect of a part can have means for identifying the paint defect of the part, a robotic applicator, and a computer module. The robotic applicator can include a dispenser and a pad. The robotic applicator can be configured to position the dispenser and the pad adjacent to the paint defect of the part. The dispenser can be configured to atomize a composition into an atomized composition. The dispenser can be also configured to dispose a predetermined amount of the atomized composition on the paint defect. The pad can be configured to work the predetermined amount of the atomized composition on the paint defect. The computer module can be in communication with the robotic applicator. The computer module can be configured to control functions of the robotic applicator.

Abstract: A robotic paint repair system is disclosed. The system optionally including a robotic arm, a first tool system and a fluid removal tool. The first tool system can comprise a first end effector coupled to a first tool configured to contact a workpiece to perform surface modification of the workpiece. The first end effector can be configured to actuate the first tool about a first axis to perform the surface modification of the workpiece. The fluid removal tool can comprise a wiping medium. The fluid removal tool can be coupled to the robot arm. The fluid removal tool can be configured to actuate the wiping medium about or along a second axis to remove fluid from the workpiece. The first axis can be offset from the second axis and the first axis can be within 45 degrees of parallel with the second axis.

Abstract: A multi-track conveyor system may include an input track. A multi-track conveyor system may include an output track. A multi-track conveyor system may include a plurality of tracks coupling the input track and the output track, wherein one of the tracks includes a workstation configured to repair the defect on the article of manufacture. Vehicles with high numbers of defects that exceed the system throughput design can be held and prioritized over vehicles which meet the system design criteria to maintain throughput. During times when the system is starved and/or during non-production hours, vehicles with higher numbers of defects can then be processed. In this way, such vehicles do not impede the repair progress of other vehicles along the conveyor system.

Abstract: A system for repairing a paint defect of a part can have means for identifying the paint defect of the part, a robotic applicator, and a computer module. The robotic applicator can include a dispenser and a pad. The robotic applicator can be configured to position the dispenser and the pad adjacent to the paint defect of the part. The dispenser can be configured to atomize a composition into an atomized composition. The dispenser can be also configured to dispose a predetermined amount of the atomized composition on the paint defect. The pad can be configured to work the predetermined amount of the atomized composition on the paint defect. The computer module can be in communication with the robotic applicator. The computer module can be configured to control functions of the robotic applicator.