Lesta LEBOT Picchio

Efficient 3-Axis Robot for Industrial Painting on Rotating Parts

The Lesta LEBOT Picchio is a 3-axis robot for industrial painting designed for the automatic finishing of small and medium-sized parts that need continuous rotation during the spraying cycle. Thanks to its 3-axis configuration, the system guarantees uniform coverage across the entire surface of the part, even on the most complex curved or cylindrical geometries, significantly reducing overspray and paint waste compared to manual painting.

Operation is based on a rotating mandrel that holds the part in position while the spray guns, mounted on a dedicated axis, follow a programmed path to ensure a constant film thickness across the entire circumference. This makes the Picchio particularly suitable for robotic helmet painting and for all processes where the part’s axial symmetry allows the controlled rotation to be exploited to the fullest.

Sectors and real applications

The Lesta LEBOT Picchio is used in various industrial sectors for the finishing of rotating components, including:

Motorcycle helmets: painting of ABS, polycarbonate or fiber shells, where color repeatability and aesthetic quality are essential requirements for the consumer market.

Military helmets and defense sector components: applications that require surface treatments compliant with strict technical specifications — a topic we explore in depth on our dedicated page about coating for the defense and military sector.

Cinerary urns: high-quality finishes on products where color uniformity and surface quality are central elements.

Large-caliber ammunition: industrial painting with high tolerances and repeatability, typical of defense-sector applications.

Foam balls and other sports items: surface treatments on soft or porous materials, where controlling the paint flow prevents excess and drips.

The benefits of automation with the Picchio

Entrusting the painting of these parts to a 3-axis robot instead of a manual operator brings measurable benefits: cycle repeatability eliminates variation between parts, paint consumption is reduced thanks to optimized trajectories without unnecessary overlaps, and production times become predictable and scalable even on large batches. For companies working on contract for the defense sector or for large helmet and sports equipment manufacturers, this translates into a consistent quality that is often a contractual requirement, not just a competitive advantage.

To discover the full range of Lesta solutions for automated industrial painting, you can also explore the other models in the LEBOT family designed for different production needs.

Lesta customization and support

Every automated painting line has different needs in terms of production volumes, part type and space constraints on the shop floor. For this reason, the Lesta LEBOT Picchio can be configured with custom loading and unloading solutions, dedicated paint booths and paint recirculation systems designed to reduce waste even on very fast production cycles.

Lesta support doesn’t stop at installation: from initial programming of the painting cycle to periodic maintenance, the technical team follows the client company through every phase, ensuring the robot maintains the same finishing quality achieved in the first tests over time. This is particularly important for sectors with strict regulatory requirements, such as defense and military, where traceability and repeatability of the painting process are often essential contractual conditions.

For companies that need to assess whether a 3-axis robot for industrial painting is the right solution for their production process, Lesta offers a free technical consultation to analyze the part, volumes and quality goals, and propose the most efficient system configuration.

The Picchio is also available in a version certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, making it suitable for demanding industrial environments where safety compliance is a strict requirement alongside painting quality and cycle efficiency.