Specification guide
Specify the application before specifying the spray robot.
The strongest robotic spraying specifications describe the required outcome, production conditions and evidence—not a preselected robot model. Use this guide to prepare a project brief that integrators can assess consistently.
Quick answer
What should a robotic spray specification include?
Start with the part range, coating or dispensed material, required coverage and finish, available process data and production demand. Then define the supply boundary, utilities, layout, safety inputs and acceptance method.
Separate mandatory requirements from preferences. This allows concept choices to be compared without hiding the outcome the system must achieve.
- Largest, smallest and most difficult representative parts
- Drawings, 3D data, fixtures and presentation method
- Safety data sheets and supplier process recommendations
- Finish zones, acceptable variation and inspection method
Production model
Describe the product mix, not just the fastest cycle.
State annual volume, shifts, batches, sequence rules, takt or cycle requirement and the expected range of product variants. Include colour, material and fixture changes.
Changeover, cleaning, first-off approval and planned maintenance can determine real output. These activities should be included in the capacity model.
- Volume and shifts by product family
- Batch sizes and sequence frequency
- Changeover and cleaning targets
- Availability, recovery and maintenance assumptions
Acceptance evidence
Decide how success will be measured before design begins.
Acceptance criteria may include coverage, bead geometry, film thickness, visual finish, cycle time, recipe verification, alarms and safety validation. Use measurable methods and named representative parts.
Where the finish is subjective, agree controlled samples, lighting, viewing distance and decision authority. This reduces ambiguity at factory and site acceptance.
- Representative acceptance parts and materials
- Quantified process and production checks
- Factory and site acceptance responsibilities
- Training, documentation and handover deliverables
Buyer questions
Answers for an initial application review.
Final equipment and performance are confirmed against your parts, material, environment and production requirements.
Browse all FAQs →Do I need 3D part models?
They are highly useful for reach and path studies, but drawings, dimensions, photographs and representative parts can also support an initial review.
Should I specify a robot brand?
Only when there is a genuine site standard or support reason. The duty, reach, payload, environment and integration requirements should drive selection.
How should finish quality be described?
Use measurable coverage or film criteria where possible, supported by controlled visual samples and a defined inspection method.
What safety documents are needed?
Provide material safety data, existing risk assessments, hazardous-area information, site standards and details of connected booth, extraction and fire systems.
Discuss the real application
Turn your production need into a workable concept.
Share representative parts, material data, finish criteria and required output for an initial engineering review.