Robotic Machine Tending
Why Automate Your Machine Shop?
Stop Fighting Production Problems. Start Planning for Growth.
Every labor issue, machine bottleneck, scrap event, and missed shipment slows production. Backlogs grow. Customers get frustrated. New opportunities get turned away.
The answer is automation.
Robotic machine tending solutions from Mitsubishi Electric US, Industrial Automation help manufacturers reduce production uncertainty, overcome workforce constraints, and increase output. By automating machine tending, you can spend less time dealing with today's production problems and more time pursuing tomorrow's growth opportunities.
What Is Robotic Machine Tending?
Robotic machine tending uses industrial robots to automatically load and unload CNC machines and other production equipment. Manufacturers use robotic machine tending to increase machine utilization, reduce the impact of labor shortages, improve throughput, support lights-out manufacturing, and create more predictable production operations. Machine tending automation is commonly used in CNC machining, turning, milling, grinding, molding, and other repetitive manufacturing processes.
Benefits of Robotic Machine Tending
Grow Your Competitive Edge Without Growing Your Risk
For many production managers, robotic machine tending sounds promising, but it also raises a lot of questions. Will it work with existing CNC machines? How difficult will implementation be?
How much floor space will be needed? Will operators resist it? How steep is the learning curve? And how much disruption will it create before results are seen?
These are valid concerns. The good news is that today's machine tending solutions are more flexible, easier to deploy, and less disruptive than many manufacturers realize. With Mitsubishi Electric as your automation partner, robotic machine tending can be implemented quickly, integrated seamlessly with existing equipment, and begin delivering measurable productivity sooner than expected.
We can help you increase capacity, reduce operational costs, and capture more revenue by eliminating production bottlenecks and making every machine and labor hour more productive.
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Gain More Control Over Production
High-speed robots from Mitsubishi Electric are proven to increase machine utilization and increase revenue. Our robotic machine tending solutions:
The result? A more predictable, efficient operation with greater control over labor, machine performance, quality, production schedules, and customer delivery commitments.
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Increase Output Without Increasing Resources
Finding, training, and keeping skilled labor is difficult. Expanding capacity doesn't have to be. Robotic machine tending from Mitsubishi Electric helps you get more from the people, machines, and floor space you already have.
Robotic machine tending solutions from Mitsubishi Electric can help you:Bottom line? You get more production capacity without increasing labor, equipment, or space.
Automation in Action
Robotic Machine Tending FAQs
Will automation replace my employees?
- No. Most manufacturers implement robotic machine tending because they cannot find enough skilled workers. Our solutions allow you to redeploy experienced employees to higher-value activities such as setup, quality inspection, maintenance, and process improvement while the robot handles repetitive loading and unloading tasks.
What ROI can I expect?
- While every application is different, many machine tending projects achieve payback in less than two years. ROI is typically driven by increased machine utilization, reduced labor dependency, improved throughput, lower scrap rates, and the ability to run unattended during off-shift hours.
Can robotic machine tending work in a high-mix, low-volume environment?
- Yes. Modern machine tending solutions are far more flexible than many manufacturers realize. Mitsubishi Electric robots can be programmed to support multiple part types and machine configurations, making them well-suited for many high-mix manufacturing environments.
Can robotic machine tending help us run unattended?
- Yes. One of the biggest benefits of robotic machine tending is the ability to extend production beyond staffed hours. Depending on the application, manufacturers can operate during breaks, lunches, shift changes, evenings, and even lights-out periods.
What types of parts can be handled?
- Machine tending robots can handle a broad range of part sizes, weights, and geometries. Mitsubishi Electric offers robots with multiple reach and payload options, allowing the system to be properly matched to the application without unnecessary cost or complexity.
Can one robot serve multiple machines?
- Yes. Depending on machine layout, cycle times, and production requirements, a single robot can often tend multiple machines. This can further improve equipment utilization and maximize automation ROI.
Why Mitsubishi Electric for Robotic Machine Tending?
Our robots are engineered for industrial durability, repeatability, and long service life. Thousands of manufacturers worldwide rely on Mitsubishi Electric automation technologies to support critical production operations with industry-leading quality, performance, and compatibility.
Our proven implementation method is designed to minimize disruption. Through proper planning, application engineering, and commissioning, we help you transition to automation while maintaining production continuity and minimizing risk.
Our systems are designed to be user-friendly and are supported by comprehensive training programs. We provide operator, maintenance, and technical training to get your team up to speed and become productive more quickly.
Many manufacturers begin with a single machine tending application and expand as they gain experience and confidence. We support a phased automation strategy that aligns with your operational goals and budget. And you can trust us to protect your investment from day one. Our robots are backed by a three-year on-site robot warranty with an option to purchase a 5-year preventive maintenance program.
Ready to Remove Production Constraints?
See how Mitsubishi Electric US, Industrial Automation robotic machine tending can help you increase output, improve delivery performance, reduce costs, and unlock new growth opportunities.
We’re here to help lighten your load. Talk with an automation expert today.
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