Applications for body in white, e-coat, and primer
Consistent Quality for All Finishing
Our capacity for cutting-edge technology assures that our tools and systems are easy to work with, which guarantees a consistent result and a high-quality finish. We approach every job with the same repeatable process, suitable for every professional. This ensures a top-quality finishing on all kinds of surfaces when manufacturing vehicles. We provide solutions for finishing the body in white, both steel and aluminium, e-coat and primer applications.
We work closely with OEMs, automotive manufacturers, and vehicle producers all around the world to develop innovative and advanced surface finishing solutions. We are continuously developing healthier, safer and more efficient products and processes.
With the wide Mirka product range, we can offer solutions that work for both one-step and two-step processes for most clearcoat and top coat systems.
The complete process for metal conditioning
Solutions for Automotive Body in White
An automotive body-in-white requires the best processes and solutions before any electrocoating, primer or paint is applied. Its metal and composite surfaces, from sheetmetal to seams and hard-to-reach areas, must be conditioned, sanded and grinded to reach the best possible quality in the finished vehicle.
Choose the correct abrasives and tools for an efficient working process on a body-in-white.
Defect-free perfection under the layers of paint
E-Coat and Primer Quality Control
Electro-coating, also called the e-coat, provides rust protection. As the vehicle is dipped completely in the e-coat application process, it is the only fully covering layer. The primer layer is only applied on visible surfaces.
For e-coat and primer quality control, choose from our wide range of abrasives, tools and accessories. The unique Mirka dust-free solution, consisting of net abrasives and power tools, is a superior choice.
Surface finish quality for automotive suppliers
Tier 1 and Suppliers
Tier 1 suppliers manufacture parts for automotive and transport OEMs, which means the quality of the supplied body parts must match the quality and surface perfection of the complete vehicle.
Mirka provides many different sanding solutions for sanding plastic, fiber reinforced plastic and other composite parts, from abrasives to tools, for removing any defects or flaws from the molding process.
Read more about Tier 1 and Suppliers for Automotive Industry
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Mirka Automation for Robotic Sanding
With Mirka’s state-of-the-art automated sanding solution, designers, engineers and product managers can be sure that their vision is fulfilled, and the end result reflects their high standards. Mirka manufactures robotic sanding heads that are designed by dedicated surface finishing professionals. They are easy to integrate, to suit the requirements of different manufacturing industries.
“Built for industrial use and cobots, our robotic sanding and polishing systems benefit from our unique expertise in designing sturdy and compact electric heads”
Evald Lassus, Business Sector Manager, Surface Finishing, Mirka
Automated sanding and polishing solution
Electric Sanding Head For All Robotic Sanding Applications
Automated sanding is not only more efficient, but it’s also smarter. At least with the Mirka Automation concept where Mirka® AIROS is leading the sanding revolution. The range consists of smart electric sanding heads suitable for robotic sanding of all surfaces. Built-in intelligence allows two-way communication between the sanding head and the control system. You get consistent quality in your TIER1, vehicle, or composite surface sanding process. The Mirka® AIROS is best paired with quality Mirka abrasives for optimal sanding results.
Browse the different electric sanding heads for robotic sanding and polishing
For you and the environment
Sustainable Mirka
For us, it has always been clear to not waste financial or material resources – our own or yours. It is equally clear to preserve the planet’s resources. Sustainability, for us, means taking the economy, the earth, and people into consideration when we make business decisions.
We work hard to conserve energy and raw materials, reduce waste, increase recycling, and decrease the use of persistent chemicals. We are developing healthier, safer, and more efficient products and processes so that you will benefit. For example, our dust-free sanding systems help protect the lungs when sanding while giving a cleaner and better surface finish.
Responsibility
For Mirka corporate responsibility is at the very core of how we conduct business. As stated in our values, all parts of our operations are driven to be responsible, committed, innovative and respectful.
In practice, this means ensuring that what we do in terms of sustainability, occupational health and safety, compliance and legislation as well as management systems are an integral part of every department.