Robotic Machine Tending, Machine Loading and Unloading, Automotive Product Handling

Robotic Machine Tending

Machine Tending can be dangerous work and requires the consistency that a robotic solution can provide. Robots replace human interaction to move product from a supply position, transport it to a machine, orient it, and then interact with the machine. Our designs are capable of handling items as small as a dime and as large as a refrigerator – in turn key solutions.

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Robotic Machine Tending

How it Works

Robotic machine tending can provide manipulation and transport capabilities that are more complex than basic material handling processes. The robot is used to secure the product from a supply position, transport it to a machine, interact with the machine, and then remove the finished part from the machine.
Specifications
- Custom designed end of arm tools built to meet product specifications
- Integration of multiple robot brands
- Products from 1 pound up to 1,764 pounds
- Up to 5 machines tended at one time
- Up to 720 cycles per hour
- Custom accessories such as vision inspection, barcode verification and product labeling
- Interlocks with machinery and safety system
Industries
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
Budgetary Pricing

While pricing may vary depending upon the score of the project, machine tending robots typically start around $125,0000 USD.
Benefits
Bastian is able to take on machine tending projects that are highly customized given the flexibility of our in-house design and manufacturing. Benefits of a machine tending system from Bastian include:
- Custom end of arm tool provides repeatable accuracy and improves the quality of production
- Minimizes issues that can occur when products are placed in machines incorrectly due to human error
- Machine efficiency is improved and the product cycle speed increases when robots are integrated into the machine tending process
- Very cost effective compared to manual handling of parts and provides a short ROI
- Robots can be mounted between 2 machines or overhead to save valuable floor space
- Improves ergonomic conditions and allows for 24/7 robotic tending
- Increased machine and system utilization
- Net production increases more than 25%
- Lower overhead cost
Applications
- Loading and unloading products for grinding
- Loading products into CNC milling and turning machines
- Tending injection mold product loading and unloading
- Stamping, punching, trimming, EDM, and forging press loading and unloading
- Compression mold component materials loading
- Holding a product for welding operation