A robotic solution for automated machine tending
Especially with a processing time of a few minutes per workpiece, the repetitive task of loading and unloading the machine requires valuable working time. Our robot automation solves this problem. Relieve your employees and talk to one of our robotics experts today about the costs and feasibility of your processes.
Machine tending: a task for collaborative robots
Automating the loading and unloading of machines is one of the main applications for collaborative robots — and for good reason: Thanks to integrated collision detection, cobots can share the work space with humans even without a protective cage, which enables efficient collaboration in tight spaces. In addition, there is a very simple operation, which also allows employees without programming knowledge to operate the system after a short briefing and set up new workpieces. This makes the robot solution also suitable for processing various small series.
High flexibility and short cycle times
If there is no explicit interface to the machine, we can simply establish communication between the robot system and the machine with a signal converter. In addition, the machine requires a fully automatic door, if this is not available, we can simply retrofit this as well. A double gripper also enables short cycle times by simultaneously loading and unloading the machine. The workpieces are usually provided according to a defined pattern, but it is also possible to pick them up chaotically (bin-picking) or only at a defined position (e.g. using a slide).
A sample application using Rainbow Robotics
A short video of Rainbow Robotics Cobots, with a double gripper loading and unloading a CNC machine according to a defined pattern.
Your benefits at a glance
compatibility
With most machines thanks to suitable signal converters that enable communication between the robot system and the machine.
Incl. retrofit
If your machine is not already available, we will upgrade it to a fully automatic door.
Different Series
New workpieces can be set up quickly via an intuitive graphical user interface, even by employees without programming knowledge.
Different collection methods
Whether it's chaotic bin picking, following a defined pattern or via a defined pick-up point — we can implement various options for seamless integration.
Short cycle times
A double gripper as an end-of-arm tooling enables efficient work through simultaneous loading and unloading.
Collaborative
Thanks to integrated collision detection, the robot can work closely with humans even without a protective cage.
Space-saving
The robot weighs only around 40 kg, has a very small footprint and no bulky protective cage, which saves valuable space.
Flexible
The ease of use of the application also enables rapid adaptation to new processes should requirements change in the future.
Mobile base
Installing the robot on a mobile base makes the application even more flexible.
CE documentation
Each of our robotic solutions comes with detailed risk assessment and CE documentation to ensure a safe working environment.
The next steps to your robotic solution
In just five steps and a few weeks, we will guide you to your individual automation.
A short initial conversation to get to know each other, define the requirements, estimate feasibility and costs.
Once we have discussed your solution and a collaboration appears useful, we will arrange a non-binding appointment with you on site. We visit your production, check the conditions and create a final concept.
As soon as the concept is ready, we will prepare a binding offer. We are also happy to prepare a profitability calculation.
We build the plant according to your requirements in our production. Depending on the project, this usually takes 4 to 8 weeks.
We deliver the system (as far as possible) on a turnkey basis to minimize downtime. You can then use the power of the robotic solution around the clock!
Let's automate effectively together
We are a system integrator with more than 30 years of experience in automation technology. Benefit from our know-how from hundreds of projects and make your automation a success faster!
