Clothing Machinery

According to customers' products and needs, different robot polishing and grinding equipment are customized to meet the production requirements of different customers, help customers improve product quality and output, and create an unmanned production workshop.

Dry iron grinding

Dry iron grinding

Sewing machine polishing

Sewing machine polishing

Sewing presser foot grinding

Sewing presser foot grinding

Shirt pointing grinding

Shirt pointing grinding

Magnetic detacher grinding

Magnetic detacher grinding

Automation solutions

Automation solutions

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Clothing Machinery

Clothing Machinery

Clothing machinery parts—like iron soleplates and sewing housings—demand precision, durability, and refined finishes. Their surface quality affects performance and brand perception.

Kingstone Robotics offers automated grinding, polishing, and deburring systems for the garment equipment industry, ensuring consistent results across metals and alloys while minimizing manual labor and production costs.


Our Integrated Automation Solutions Include:

  • Dry Iron Soleplate Grinding Cells
  • CNC-Integrated Sewing Machine Polishing Units
  • Compact Deburring Systems for Presser Foot Components
  • Multi-Surface Grinding Systems for Complex Profiles
  • Dust-Managed Polishing Workcells for Clean Operations
  • Vision-Guided Finishing for Magnetic Security Hardware
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Polishing, Grinding, and Deburring in Clothing Machinery Manufacturing

Clothing machinery components require not just structural durability, but also tactile and visual appeal—especially in customer-facing tools like irons or sewing machines. Polishing ensures smooth gliding surfaces, grinding defines fit and function, and deburring eliminates manufacturing residues that could damage fabric or cause operator injury. Automation brings control, repeatability, and scale to these delicate yet essential processes.

What is Polishing?

Polishing improves surface brightness, reduces friction, and enhances resistance to corrosion or fabric snagging. In this industry, it’s particularly useful for ironing plates, machine casings, and presser feet—ensuring a smooth surface that interacts safely with textiles.

What is Grinding?

Grinding shapes flatness, alignment, and edge profiles on machine components. From ironing plate bevels to presser foot platforms and detacher bases, precision grinding ensures optimal pressure contact, movement smoothness, and system alignment.

What is Deburring?

Deburring removes small metal protrusions caused by casting, cutting, or machining. Left untreated, burrs can tear fabrics, injure users, or interfere with product fitment. Robotic deburring guarantees clean, rounded, and safe edges in even the smallest mechanical parts.

Automation in Surface Finishing Is Applied to Clothing Machinery Components Including:

  • Dry iron soleplates and casings
  • Industrial and domestic sewing machine bodies
  • Metal presser feet and sliding arms
  • Shirt collar or sleeve pressing tools
  • Magnetic detacher housings and internal plates
  • Punching or heat-press tool surfaces

Kingstone Robotics Project Cases

1. Ceiling Spotlight Polishing

1. Ceiling Spotlight Polishing

2. Lamp Base Polishing

2. Lamp Base Polishing

3. Pendant Lamp Grinding

3. Pendant Lamp Grinding

The Role of Automation in Surface Finishing

Clothing Machinery

Polishing Automation

Delivers smooth surfaces on ironing plates, machine covers, and components interacting with textiles, ensuring safety and a refined look.

Clothing Machinery

Grinding Automation

Used to shape pressing tools, flat surfaces, and machine interfaces requiring precise geometry and smooth glide under high-speed movement.

Clothing Machinery

Deburring Automation

Applied to metal hooks, lock parts, or presser foot assemblies—eliminating sharp edges and improving component integrity for daily textile handling.

Benefits of Automation in Automotive Surface Finishing

Why Automate?

Manual surface finishing processes are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and prone to inconsistencies. Automation addresses these challenges by providing:

1. Enhanced Finish Quality for Textile-Safe Performance

Polished and burr-free machine components protect delicate fabrics and support optimal ironing or stitching performance. Automated systems consistently deliver finishes that reduce snags, heat retention issues, or visual inconsistencies.

Key for:

  • Irons used on premium garments
  • Presser feet gliding over synthetic textiles
  • Internal press tools in shirt finishers

2. Repeatable Accuracy and Functional Consistency

Soleplates, presser components, and magnetic holders require accurate surface dimensions and edge profiles to operate effectively. Robotic grinding maintains strict tolerances with in-process feedback, eliminating variations seen in manual work.

Valuable for:

  • Mass production of similar-sized iron plates
  • Precision-ground parts for custom machinery builds
  • Modular parts for multi-machine installations

3. Increased Productivity and Reduced Manual Load

Robotic cells operate continuously with minimal operator input, handling complex profiles and part rotations with ease. This not only boosts output, but also reduces operator fatigue and long-term health risks.

Efficient for:

  • High-volume production of garment hardware parts
  • Multi-shift operations in machinery OEM factories
  • Upgrades in lean manufacturing environments

4. Minimised Rework and Scrap Risk

Surface finishing issues like uneven bevels or over-polishing can cause costly rejections. Kingstone’s force-controlled systems deliver reliable results with fewer damaged parts and greater first-pass yield.

Beneficial for:

  • Cost-sensitive components like presser feet
  • Polished castings with variable feedstock
  • Decorative hardware requiring consistent sheen

5. Clean, Controlled Production Environment

Textile-related production often requires clean spaces with minimal dust and debris. Our enclosed grinding and polishing systems include dust extraction and filtration—making them suitable for integration into garment equipment assembly areas.

Perfect for:

  • Iron and press tool suppliers
  • Integrated sewing machine manufacturers
  • Cleanroom-friendly machinery finishing setups

6. Customizable Finishing for Diverse Material Requirements

Different components in clothing machinery—such as aluminum iron plates, stainless steel guides, or polymer-based presser accessories—demand unique surface treatment parameters. Automated finishing systems can be programmed for material-specific speeds, pressures, and abrasive selections, ensuring each part receives the appropriate treatment without the need for tool changes or manual intervention.

Ideal for:
• Multi-material assemblies in modern ironing or pressing units
• OEMs producing both entry-level and high-end garment equipment
• Adaptive production lines with varied part geometries and substrates

1. Dry Iron Grinding

1. Dry Iron Grinding

Robotic Configuration:

  • Six-axis robotic arms equipped with precision grinding tools to handle various iron soleplate designs.
  • Integration with vision systems for accurate alignment and consistent material removal.
  • Adaptive force control to ensure uniform surface finish without overheating.

Process Integration:

  • Automated grinding of dry iron soleplates to remove casting marks, surface imperfections, and achieve desired flatness.
  • Preparation of surfaces for subsequent polishing or coating processes.
  • Real-time monitoring of grinding parameters to ensure quality and consistency.

Key Benefits:

  • Enhanced surface finish and uniformity across all dry iron soleplates.
  • Increased production efficiency and reduced manual labor.
  • Improved safety by minimizing human interaction with grinding equipment.

Applications:

  • Dry irons used in garment pressing and finishing operations.

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2. Sewing Machine Polishing

2. Sewing Machine Polishing

Robotic Configuration:

  • Robotic polishing systems with soft abrasive tools suitable for delicate sewing machine surfaces.
  • Integration with sensors to detect surface contours and ensure uniform polishing.
  • Customizable end-effectors to handle different sewing machine models and materials.

Process Integration:

  • Automated polishing of sewing machine bodies to enhance aesthetic appeal and remove surface blemishes.
  • Application of protective coatings to prevent corrosion and wear.
  • Inline inspection systems to ensure quality standards are met.

Key Benefits:

  • Improved visual appeal and longevity of sewing machines.
  • Consistent quality across all units.
  • Reduced manual labor and associated costs.

Applications:

  • Industrial and domestic sewing machines requiring high-quality finishes.

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3. Sewing Presser Foot Grinding

3. Sewing Presser Foot Grinding

Robotic Configuration:

  • Compact robotic systems with precision grinding tools suitable for small components.
  • Integration with vision systems for accurate alignment and consistent material removal.
  • Adaptive force control to ensure uniform surface finish without damaging delicate parts.

Process Integration:

  • Automated grinding of sewing presser feet to remove casting marks, burrs, and achieve desired flatness.
  • Preparation of surfaces for subsequent polishing or coating processes.
  • Real-time monitoring of grinding parameters to ensure quality and consistency.

Key Benefits:

  • Enhanced surface finish and uniformity across all sewing presser feet.
  • Increased production efficiency and reduced manual labor.
  • Improved safety by minimizing human interaction with grinding equipment.

Applications:

  • Sewing presser feet used in various sewing machine models.

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4. Shirt Pointing Grinding

4. Shirt Pointing Grinding

Robotic Configuration:

  • Robotic grinding systems with fine abrasive tools suitable for delicate shirt pointing components.
  • Integration with sensors to detect surface contours and ensure uniform grinding.
  • Customizable end-effectors to handle different shirt pointing designs and materials.

Process Integration:

  • Automated grinding of shirt pointing tools to achieve desired sharpness and surface finish.
  • Removal of surface imperfections and preparation for coating or assembly.
  • Inline inspection systems to ensure quality standards are met.

Key Benefits:

  • Improved functionality and longevity of shirt pointing tools.
  • Consistent quality across all units.
  • Reduced manual labor and associated costs.

Applications:

  • Shirt pointing tools used in garment manufacturing and finishing processes.

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5. Magnetic Detacher Grinding

5. Magnetic Detacher Grinding

Robotic Configuration:

  • Robotic grinding systems with precision tools suitable for magnetic detacher components.
  • Integration with sensors to detect surface contours and ensure uniform grinding.
  • Customizable end-effectors to handle different magnetic detacher designs and materials.

Process Integration:

  • Automated grinding of magnetic detacher components to remove surface imperfections and achieve desired flatness.
  • Preparation of surfaces for subsequent assembly or coating processes.
  • Real-time monitoring of grinding parameters to ensure quality and consistency.

Key Benefits:

  • Enhanced surface finish and uniformity across all magnetic detacher components.
  • Increased production efficiency and reduced manual labor.
  • Improved safety by minimizing human interaction with grinding equipment.

Applications:

  • Magnetic detachers used in retail security systems and garment manufacturing.

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