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The automated ammunition tip painting machine is a precision system designed to apply a durable, uniform color code to projectile tips for identification purposes. The process involves high-speed feeding and orientation of rounds, precise application of military-specification paint without contaminating the case, followed by a rapid curing or drying stage and 100% vision inspection for quality assurance.

Tip color coding is a critical safety and logistical feature in ammunition, allowing users to instantly identify different round types. Manual application is inconsistent, slow, and hazardous. Our automated systems are custom-engineered to solve these challenges. We integrate the optimal painting technology—be it precision dipping, micro-spraying with masking, or pad printing—with robust handling and state-of-the-art vision inspection. The system ensures that every single round is coated precisely according to specification, with clean separation lines and zero defects, at speeds that match modern production rates.

Caliber Suitability: Engineered for specific calibers (e.g., 5.56x45mm, 7.62x51mm, 9x19mm)
Throughput: Scalable to match production needs (typically 120 rounds per minute)
Paint System: Compatible with military specification paints; closed-loop, continuous feed
Curing System: Convection air drying, Infrared (IR), or UV curing tunnels
Quality Control: Integrated high-resolution vision system for 100% inspection of color presence, position, coverage, and drips.

Ammunition: Provide exact caliber specifications and drawings.
Paint: Provide the military or industrial specification of the paint to be used.
Specification: What is the required location, size, and thickness of the paint application?
Throughput & Curing: What is the target speed (RPM) and the required drying/curing time for the paint?

Material option A Chemical-resistant polymers, Stainless Steel, Hardened Tool

Material option B SS316

Finish Stainless steel, Industrial grade, specific military-grade coatings, non-reflective finishes

Dimensions Custom made design and built by your requirements

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SEO Meta Title Ammunition Tip Painting Machine | Automated Color Coding Systems

SEO Description Custom-engineered automated machines for precision color coding of small to medium caliber ammunition tips. High-speed, accurate, and repeatable application with integrated vision inspection and curing.

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FAQ

Q1: How do you ensure the paint is only on the tip and does not contaminate the case?
A1: This is a critical design feature. Depending on the technology, we use either high-precision masking that shields the case during micro-spraying, or a dip-coating process where the immersion depth is controlled to a fraction of a millimeter, ensuring a perfectly clean separation line.
Q2: How durable is the paint coating? Will it withstand handling and loading?
A2: The durability is a function of the specified paint and the curing process. Our machines are designed to work with robust, military-grade paints and integrate the correct curing technology (like IR or UV) to ensure the paint is fully hardened and resistant to abrasion and solvents, as per the specification.
Q3: How fast is the changeover between different paint colors?
A3: We design the paint delivery system for rapid cleaning and changeover. This often includes disposable tubing, quick-disconnect fittings, and automated flushing cycles, allowing a color change to be performed efficiently, minimizing production downtime.
Q4: What happens if the vision system detects a poorly painted tip?
A4: Any round that fails the vision inspection (e.g., incomplete coverage, paint drip, wrong position) is automatically tracked and diverted into a dedicated reject bin before it reaches the next production stage. This guarantees that 100% of the output meets quality standards.
Q5: Can the system handle rounds fed directly from a previous machine?
A5: Yes. We specialize in system integration. The machine's infeed can be designed as a standalone bulk feeder or to accept rounds in a continuous, oriented stream from an upstream machine (like an assembly or inspection machine), creating a seamless production flow.

Ammunition tip painting machine

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