Qingdao Huatao Automotive Parts Coating Project

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Author
TD Robotic Painting Systems
Last updated
2026-04-16
Publisher
Shanghai Tudou Technology Co., Ltd. | Shanghai, China
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Qingdao Huatao Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. launched a new automated paint line for interior and exterior automotive parts. The project combined ABB painting robots, electrostatic rotary bell atomizers, centralized paint supply, ball-track conveying, and integrated controls to improve takt stability, finish consistency, and color change efficiency.

Project Overview

CustomerQingdao Huatao Automotive Parts Co., Ltd.
IndustryAutomotive Parts
LocationQingdao, Shandong, China
Project TypeGreenfield automated paint line

System Configuration

Robot Systems

Multiple ABB painting robots configured for complex interior and exterior components.

Spray Equipment

ABB RB1000i electrostatic rotary bell atomizers for stable atomization and high transfer efficiency.

Paint Supply System

Centralized paint supply with multi-color change capability to reduce waste and downtime.

Conveyor System

Ball-track conveyor integrated with power-and-free handling for flexible part flow.

Control System

PLC-based automation, HMI visualization, and readiness for MES integration.

Project Outcomes

95%+
Equipment Availability
15%
Capacity Increase
50%
Labor Reduction
99%
First Pass Yield

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Project timing

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Measured vs estimated

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Current operating status

Internal follow-up records and the published project video archive indicate the line entered service. Ongoing public operating status has not been independently verified after handover.

Verification material

Use the three project videos below as the verification entry point for facility layout, centralized paint supply, and booth/conveyor details.

Technical Highlights

Robot trajectories were optimized through offline programming and simulation to cut idle travel time.
Fast color change modules supported multi-color production with tighter changeover control.
Conveyor identification was linked with spray recipes so each part could receive the correct program automatically.
Full-process data capture improved traceability and created a better baseline for process tuning.

Customer Feedback

The TD team delivered a complete automated paint solution for us. From engineering design to installation and commissioning, execution was professional throughout. After startup, the new line improved both throughput and first-pass yield while reducing rework and changeover losses.

Production Lead, Qingdao Huatao Automotive Parts Co., Ltd.

Project Videos

Three project clips covering facility layout, centralized paint supply, and spray booth/conveyor details from the Qingdao Huatao installation.

Paint Line Facility Tour - Part 1

Walkthrough of the overall Qingdao Huatao coating line layout, including the robotic spray booth arrangement and project-level facility flow.

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Centralized Paint Supply - Part 2

Overview of the centralized paint supply installation, covering tank layout, circulation piping, and paint delivery integration for the robotic line.

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Spray Booth Interior - Part 3

Interior view of the spray booth showing conveyor flow, booth structure, and the safety and control interfaces used during automated production.

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