CNC turning & milling
Shafts, flanges, housings and machined parts.
Industrial Robotics & Automation Solutions
Machine Tending
Keep your machines running – shift after shift.
Overview
Machine Tending robots load raw parts into CNC machines, VMCs, lathes, press brakes, injection moulding machines and presses, and unload finished parts, all without an operator standing at the machine. Spark Robotics designs complete tending cells with part infeed and outfeed stations, grippers, safety guarding and integration with your machine controller. One robot can tend one or several machines, which raises spindle utilisation and supports unattended or lights-out production.
Steady output, shift after shift. A robot loads every part in the same position and at the same pace, so cycle times stay predictable and machines are not left idle waiting for an operator. Double grippers can unload a finished part and load a new one in a single visit, cutting machine idle time even further. The cell can also blow off chips, flip parts for a second operation or place parts on a gauging station between cycles.
Key benefits
Higher machine utilization
Less idle time between cycles, so more output from the same machines.
Reduced operator dependency
Operators move from repetitive loading to higher-value tasks.
Continuous production
Run extra shifts and lights-out operation with consistent cycle times.
Consistent part quality
Accurate, repeatable loading reduces clamping errors and scrap.
Better safety
Hands stay away from moving machine parts, chips and coolant.
Fast ROI
Payback often comes quickly through increased output and labour savings.
Gallery
Application areas
Press tending
Blank loading and part removal.
Injection moulding
Part removal, degating and placement.
Grinding & finishing
Loading for grinding, deburring and washing.
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