Machine Tending

Automated Machine Tending Solutions Maximize Your Production Capabilities
Robotic machine tending of single and multiple machines has become easier to justify due to advancements in technology. Lights-out production increases run time and through put can be improved by up to 38%. Secondary operations such as inspection, labeling, cleaning and packaging can also be incorporated into your machine tending solution, maximizing automation benefits and ROI.
Advancements in Technology:
- Camera vision systems
- Inspection systems
- Robot software
- CNC machine to robot interface
- End-of-arm-tooling quick-change components.
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Critical system considerations:
- Machine cycle times
- Average lot sizes
- Annual part quantities
- Method of raw part presentation
- Finished parts disposition requirements
- End-of-Arm-Tooling
- Robot payload & reach requirements
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