Robot/cobot machine tending
Machine tending is the most commonly used way of incorporating collaborative robots into your production. As long as robot/cobot receives raw parts continuously, robotic machine tending process can be repeated over and over.
Cobot can be utilised in a single or a multiple steps of production. Cobot can work independently on loading or unloading parts for CNC machines. Or Cobot can be a part of a collaborative task, where humans perform certain tasks and Cobot performs certain tasks on the same project.
How machine tending can be automated?
Machine tending is the most well known collaborative robot application.
Cobots are the best solution for repetitive applications, such as loading or unloading parts or material for the machines.
Majority of the current machine tending applications are done by humans. Taking labour shortage into consideration, this task becomes more and more difficult to fulfil. Partly due to the skilled labour shortage, partly to the lack of interest from the younger generation in those types of jobs.
Why use cobot for machine tending?
Ability to repeat processes endlessly 24/7
Using Cobot for machine tending will enable you to repeat those processes endlessly, as well as taking advantage of the lower electricity rates for night shifts and minimising cycle times.
No fencing required
Usually when talking about automation, we will talk about safety fencing and allocated area for your robot, but in the case with the Cobot, you would not require any safety fencing or dedicated areas.
Cobot can be moved from job to job easily
Cobot can be docked with one CNC machine for a period of time and then moved to another CNC machine for a different task. Collaborative robot can be mounted on a wheeled station, and simply moved around your workshop.
Where do i start to automate machine tending ?
- Identify repetitive part of your production (machine tending)
- Our engineer will perform audit on site
- We will work out the best cobot for your specific production
- Cobot can be delivered and installed within 2 weeks*
- Your ROI will start immediately, as your productivity increase can happen from day 1.
What our customers are saying:
maximise your investment and ROI
repeat processes endlessly
Using Cobot for machine tending will enable you to repeat required processes endlessly, as well as taking advantage of the lower electricity rates for night shifts and minimising cycle times.
no warranty voiding
Cobot has 16 outputs, which will enable you to connect with your CNC machine via ethernet without voiding your warranty.
replace humans in “3D” areas
CNC machines are fully dependent on the constant supply of raw material and constant removal of the machined parts usually done by humans.
Cobot not only replaces those workers, but also will enable you to increase productivity of your CNC machines by running extra shifts