Role: Process Engineering Manager
“Silicone application on oven doors has always been a critical stage for us. We are talking about an application where precision and repeatability truly make the difference in final quality.”
Requirement
- Silicone application on complex geometries (glass + metal)
- Tight tolerances on the bead (continuity and thickness)
- Non-uniform adhesion issues
- Cycle times not aligned with the main line
“With the manual process, we had clear variations: too much silicone in some areas, too little in others. This resulted in scrap or rework.”
Solution implemented
- Robotized cell with ABB robot for silicone application
- Controlled dosing system synchronized with the path
- Optimized trajectory programming for each door model
- Precise speed/flow-rate control to ensure bead continuity
“We worked extensively on the trajectory and flow management: that is where everything is decided.”
Results
- Perfectly uniform and continuous bead
- Significant improvement in adhesion
- Reduction in scrap and rework
- Reduced cycle times, perfectly synchronized with the line
“Today the process is stable. It no longer depends on the operator, and quality is consistent.”



