• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

US Military

  • Branches
    • Army
    • Navy
    • Air Force
    • Marine Corps
    • Coast Guard
    • National Guard
    • Air National Guard
    • Find A Recruiter
  • Find A Recruiter
  • Military Benefits
    • GI Bill
    • VA Loans
    • Military Scholarships
    • Military Friendly Colleges
    • Money
  • Jobs
    • Military Pay Chart
    • Veteran Jobs
    • Civilian Jobs
  • VA Loan Rates
  • Military News
    • Top News
    • Benefits
    • Careers
    • Education
    • Featured Columnists
      • Larry Fowler
      • Scott Ostrow
      • Kim Lengling
      • Dr. Sasha Toperich
      • Rick Stewart
  • USM Shop
  • GI Bill
  • VA Loans
  • Military Scholarships
  • Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities in America

ZeroG Arm Takes Load Off Army Technicians

December 29, 2014 By admin

TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, Pa. (Dec. 29, 2014) – Paint removal processes here are getting a helping hand thanks to new technologies that reduce personal fatigue and provide significant time savings.

The Systems Integration and Support Directorate’s C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) Finishing Division has combined the capabilities of a laser paint stripper, referred to as an LPS, and zeroG Mechanical Arm to achieve these improvements.

The LPS is used to remove paint coatings from small, sensitive metal substrates with strict requirements for a smooth, machined finish that hand sanding or blasting cannot attain. Typically, the LPS is a manually-operated system that requires the user to fully support its weight. Although it weighs only 12.5 pounds, extended use can cause fatigue and impact productivity. To solve this issue, the directorate acquired a zeroG Mechanical Arm that allows tools, parts and equipment to be handled as if they were weightless.

Jonathan Grebb, an employee of the Systems Integration and Support Directorate, said the LPS and mechanical arm have teamed up to greatly improve several processes.

“The laser works well but tends to feel heavy over time,” he said. “With the zeroG arm, the weight of the laser is fully supported making it feel weightless and much easier to use.”

A Personal Fatigue and Delay Allowance calculation was performed by the Continuous Process Improvement Directorate on the paint stripping process with and without the use of the zeroG arm. Calculations determined a time savings of six percent, while the arm was in use, equating to a savings of five hours for every 80 hours of use.

Brad Jones, director of the Continuous Process Improvement Directorate, said the mechanical arm presents unique capabilities that could see widespread benefits across the depot.

“Using the zeroG arm makes processes more manageable and user-friendly,” he said. “The technology at the heart of the arm could potentially apply to many processes at Tobyhanna, resulting in further time and cost savings, while continually improving the quality of life for employees who operate heavy equipment.”

Filed Under: Army, daniel articles, Top News

[related_posts_by_tax format="thumbnails" limit_posts="100" image_size="sidebar-thumbnail" public_only="true" posts_per_page="6"]

Primary Sidebar

USMilitary.com Career Guide

Sign up to receive USMilitary.com email updates and to hear what's going on with all military branches!

Featured Columnists

Larry Fowler

Larry Fowler is the publisher of USMilitary.com Network one of America's premier privately owned

Autobiography Compares Christian Living With Navy SEAL Training (BUD/S).

Scott Ostrow

Lt Col (Dr.) Scott A. Ostrow retired from the Air Force in September 2005 and has been teaching

Must Read: The Truth About The ASVAB Test Prep From The Man Who Wrote The Book

Kim Lengling

Kim Lengling is a Air Force Veteran whose passion is to help support veterans and their

The Moving Wall: Women Who Paid The Ultimate Price For Their Country

Dr. Sasha Toperich

Dr. Sasha Toperich is the Senior Executive Vice President at Transatlantic Leadership

Sarraj’s Dangerous Dance With Power

Rick Stewart

Rick Stewart is a former United States Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE)

Announcing American Patriots Unsung Magazine

Nathan B. Nelson

Capt (ret) Nathan B. Nelson is the Director of Military Affairs for the 1st Congressional district

Three Critical Considerations for Every Veteran Prior to Leaving Active Duty

Laquan Daniels

Laquan Daniel is a military recruiting expert with over 17 years of specialized experience in the

Important News For Military Transitioning Veterans

Veteran Buzz

Hire Military Veterans

Which Companies Are Most Likely to Hire Military Veterans?

July 30, 2018 By Ben Ehinger

High-Paying Jobs for Military Veterans

5 High-Paying Jobs for Military Veterans

July 2, 2018 By Ben Ehinger

High Paying Jobs Not Requiring a Degree

June 28, 2018 By Ben Ehinger

Footer

  • Advertise With Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Write For US
  • Link to Us

Recent

  • Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot: To Maintain a Watchful Eye, “Above the Best”
  • Peering Into The Future: NATO 2030 Initiative Announced
  • Autobiography Compares Christian Living With Navy SEAL Training (BUD/S).
  • What Military Branch Sees the Most Combat?
  • From Belarus “With Love”, Yet Again

Search

© Copyright 2021 USMillitary
Web Design by Goebel Media Group


THIS IS A PRIVATE WEBSITE THAT IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, U.S. ARMED FORCES, OR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES HAVE NOT REVIEWED THIS INFORMATION. THIS SITE IS NOT CONNECTED WITH ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.

​Tips
Discounts
News

​

​

Join the USMilitary.com Newsletter Today!

By subscribing you agree to our terms & conditions

x