A cost effective and low risk automated sanding system that utilizes an innovative and extensible system architecture for removal of aircraft coatings is proposed. Elements of the Integrated Product/Process Development and robust design methodology will be applied in a systematic and exhaustive qualitative and quantitative assessment to identify the technologies, architecture and design concept that provides the best solution to meet the automated sanding requirements. The basic elements of this system are
Keywords: Automated Sanding, Thickness Gauge, Composite Structure, Industrial Robot, Performance Coating,
