Automated Machine Tending & Machine Tending Robots
As an independent robotics integrator, BMH Robotics is able to choose the most cost effective machine tending robotic solution possible
Machine Tending Robot Benefits
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.
Machine Tending Robot Benefits
- Custom End of Arm Tooling allows for repeatable accuracy.
- Can improve quality of production and minimize issues that can occur when products are placed in machines incorrectly due to human interaction
- If defects or machine problems occur, the troubleshooting process is simplified because human interaction has not contributed to the error
- Robots can be mounted between two machines or overhead to save valuable floor space
- Machine efficiency is improved and the product cycle speed increases when robots are integrated into the machine tending process
- Robotic machine tending improves ergonomic conditions and allows for 24/7 robot tending without tiring or breaks
- Very cost effective compared to manual handling of parts and provides a short ROI
- Technical support for the life of the BMH Robotics equipment and on site customer training is available
Machine Tending Robot Applications
- Loading and unloading products for grinding
- Loading products onto CNC milling and lathe machines
- Tending Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)
- Tending injection mold product loading and unloading
- Stamping, punching, trimming, and forging press loading and unloading
- Compression mold component materials loading
- Holding a product for a welding operation
Machine Tending Robot Specifications
- Custom designed End of Arm Tools built to meet product specifications
- Integration of multiple robot brands
- Products from 1 lb up to 1,764 lb.
- Up to 5 machines tended at one time
- Up to 720 cycles/hr
- Custom accessories such as vision inspection, barcode verification, and product labeling can be incorporated into the robotic cell
- Interlocks with machinery and safety system
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Advantages of Robotic Machine Tending
Bastian Robotics Machine Tending Solutions can range from the very simple to complex systems. Bastian Robotics is a World Class Robotic Integrator, specializing in the design and manufacturing of fully automated machine tending systems.
Most machine tending systems have similar components that are required to make up a complete system. These components are:
- Infeed conveyance with adequate accumulation for unattended time
- Manual Load Area for loading parts into the system
- Part orientation prior to robot pickup
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- Robotic End of Arm Tool
- Device or machine that is being tended, typically a CNC Machine tool
- Part Exit Conveyance
- Method of unloading parts to finished packaging
- System Control Package, including Human Machine Interface to monitor and control the status of the system
Robotic Machine Tending Solutions offers many advantages to American manufactures competing in a global marketplace. Many times the return on investment for an automated machine tending system is less than one year. Some of these advantages include:
- Increased machine and system utilization
- Net production increases of more than 25%
- Reduced "per part" prices to the end user
- Increase in process control through automatic gauging
- Reduction in medical claims and associated expenses
- Lower overhead cost
Bastian Robotics specializes in evaluating companies' existing production processes and making recommendations on which operations are the best candidates for robotic automation. We start in the evaluation stage by simulating your process with advanced, off-line programming and simulation software. This process allows the end user to see the robotic system in a 3-Dimensional, simulated environment. Robot Reach capabilities, cycle times, and throughput rates can all be verified prior to a system build. Bastian Robotics then builds the entire system on our shop floor prior to shipment. We hold a detailed, "Factory Acceptance Test" where the customer is invited to observe the system in operation and be trained on functionality. After acceptance, Bastian Robotics will take "turn-key" responsibility to install the system on the customer's factory floor, insuring an on-time production start date is achieved.
Bastian Robotics is versatile and committed to providing the best automation solutions in regards to cost, system throughput, maintenance, operator interfacing, and total "turn-key" responsibility. We take additional time to ensure the appropriate technology has been identified for maximum performance. For additional information, please visit our website at www.bastianrobotics.com.
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Machine Tending Robot Budgetary Pricing
While pricing may vary depending upon the scope of the project Machine Tending Robots can start around $120,000 USD.
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