Machine Tending Workcells
Elevate Your Productivity
Solve production bottlenecks, increase throughput, reduce costs and stay competitive in today's fast-paced manufacturing environment with Robotic Machine Tending Workcells.
Whether you're in CNC machining, metal fabrication, plastics, electronics or other industries, these workcells are designed to meet your specific needs.
Enjoy the precision of robotic arms to perform your machining tasks with incredible accuracy, maintaining consistent quality and reducing errors.
Improve safety by reducing human intervention in hazardous environments, and free up skilled workers for more complex tasks.
➤ Key benefits of Robotics Machine Tending Workcells:
Increased Productivity: Robots can operate continuously without fatigue, increasing output.
Improved Safety: Reduces human interaction with hazardous machines, minimizing workplace accidents.
Consistency and Precision: Robots deliver high repeatability, ensuring uniform quality in operations.
Cost Efficiency: Automation reduces labor costs and minimizes downtime.
Flexibility: Can handle various tasks with reprogramming, adaptable to different parts or machines.
Enhanced Throughput: Faster cycle times and improved machine utilization.
Some Samples of Machine Tending Solutions
➤ Primary Components of an Automated Machine Tending System:
Robot Arm: 6-axis industrial robot (e.g., FANUC, Yaskawa) for loading/unloading parts. Payloads and reach vary by application.
End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT): Grippers or vacuum cups customized for part handling.
Machine Interface / PLC / Software / Controllers: Robots / Machines Controllers, Softwares and communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, PROFINET) to synchronize robot and machine operation.
Safety Components: Light curtains, safety doors, and emergency stop systems for human protection.
Material Handling: Automated conveyors, shelves carts and/or AGVs for part transport.
Part Presentation: Fixtures and trays to position parts for consistent robot pick-up.
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