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Industry Solution: Machine Tending

Mitsubishi Electric is a world-leading and trusted CNC and Automation supplier with unique experience in all facets of CNC Machining, including service. The quality and performance of our CNCs have resulted in loyal, long-time customers. We are proud to continue our support of the Machine Tool industry with cost-effective robotic machine tending solutions to address common challenges faced in the industry. Mitsubishi Electric's robotic products are among the fastest and most durable available, resulting in flexible systems capable of high production rates and low downtime.

Mitsubishi Electric can be your trusted advisor in machine tending to increase production rates while achieving a good return on your investment.

Industry Challenges

  • Skilled Workforce Shortage

    Skilled Workforce Shortage

    With over 2 million open positions left vacant due to the skills shortage, automated processes become more necessary than ever. For repetitive tasks, a robot can provide 24/7 machine tending support, leaving your staff available to accomplish more rewarding and productive tasks.

  • Staying Competitive with High-Production Rates

    Staying Competitive with High-Production Rates

    For businesses being asked to produce more product, and produce more quickly, automated machine tending can maximize the output of your CNC machines by reducing part exchange time.

  • Implementation Support

    Implementation Support

    Mitsubishi Electric Automation takes the hassle out of implementing a new automation system. With an extensive, nationwide support and service network, we ensure your system works to your expectations.

Solutions

  • Robot & Stand for Large Machine Tending Applications

    Robot & Stand for Large Machine Tending Applications

    LoadMate Plus™ is designed to automate the machine tending process for larger applications. It can be customized for efficient use of your floor space and can be moved around between machines as jobs require.

  • Compact Robot Base for Machine Tending Applications

    Compact Robot Base for Machine Tending Applications

    ARIA (Automated Robotic Industrial Assistant) is a cost-effective automated machine tending robot and cell. It is specifically designed for Mill, and Lathe tending, but can be used with a wide variety of CNC types. ARIA comes standard with a compact PLC and high-performance teach pendant.

  • Custom Turnkey Solution

    Custom Turnkey Solution

    Mitsubishi Electric Automation is equipped with the experience and knowledge to build a custom turnkey solution to meet the exact needs of an application. Through high-performance controls and robotics, custom solutions are built-to-last and deliver the productivity required to stay competitive in machining.

Case Study

TL Aerotek Achieves Impressive ROI with Automated Machine Tending

When TL Aerotek was receiving more orders than they could keep up with, they turned to Mitsubishi Electric Automation for an automated machine tending solution. LoadMate Plus delivered easy programming and precision to reach new levels of productivity.

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