Solution
Machine Tending
Automated loading/unloading for CNC, VMC and press machines, built for continuous operation.
Machine-tending cells free skilled operators from repetitive load/unload work and stabilize cycle time across shifts. We integrate with your CNC/VMC controller for door-open, cycle-start and part-ready handshakes; feed the robot from bins, magazines or conveyors; and add post-process inspection where required.
What we build
- Robot cells for CNC turning, VMC and press machines
- Bin, magazine and conveyor infeed options
- Automatic door & chuck integration
- Post-machining deburring, wash, blow-off
- Inline gauging (see Vision Inspection)
- Safety perimeter and lock-off for tool change
Key features
- 3-shift unmanned operation
- Stable cycle across operators
- ROI usually inside 12–18 months
- Integrates with FANUC / Siemens / Mitsubishi CNCs
- Chip and coolant management
- Quick change-over for part families
Applications
- CNC turning tending
- VMC tending
- Press tending
- Deburring & wash
- Bin picking
Our process
- Cell layout with your CNC OEM footprint
- Robot & EOAT sizing
- CNC handshake wiring & programming
- Trial runs on your parts
FAQs
Will you retrofit our existing CNC?
Yes — most modern CNCs have an M-code interface for robotic tending; older machines can be added with a small I/O module.
How much throughput improvement can we expect?
Typically 20–40% depending on operator utilization today; more importantly, cycle stabilizes across shifts.
What about part quality drift?
Add inline gauging to trigger tool-offset compensation or reject the part.