What does automation for sandblasting equipment mean?

Automation is the addition of robotic and electronic systems that allow several advantages over manual blasting. Automated systems serve but are not limited to applications for conventional air blasting and shot peening. Repeatability is a huge factor for automation, this allows every part to be processed under the strictest standards and ensuring consistent basting for every part processed.  Integrated traceability allows operators to see exactly how parts were processed through the equipment and for what duration. Automated equipment replaces operators with robotics taking away human error and varying blast profile from operator to operator. Automation increases safety for employees by removing them from long duration fatigue or potentially harmful environments. Automated systems are typically used for larger manufacturing or service, where common parts with like dimensions are to be processed in large quantities. These systems are also used in applications with extremely tight thresholds for part tolerance such as medical, firearm, automotive and aerospace industries. Systems can be configured with key codes that only allow operation of the equipment after authorized operators have loaded and started the equipment.