Fanuc’s automated machine tending solutions enhance efficiency across a variety of tasks, including sand casting, injection moulding, cutting, machining, and small parts assembly. Designed to accommodate diverse production scenarios, these versatile robot tending systems streamline workflows, reduce manual handling, and improve precision. With extensive support services available locally and globally, Fanuc ensures reliable, end-to-end assistance to maximise uptime and productivity.

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Key Features & Benefits of the Automated Machine Tending Solution

Versatile Task Handling: Ideal for multiple applications, including sand casting, injection moulding, machining, cutting, and small parts assembly.
Enhanced Efficiency: Reduces manual handling requirements, accelerating processes and increasing productivity.
Precision and Reliability: Consistent, accurate handling ensures improved quality control and reduced errors across production tasks.
Comprehensive Support Services: Backed by Fanuc's extensive support network, with both local and global service options to maintain system performance.

Where the Automated Machine Tending Solution Excels

When to Choose Robotic Tending

Ideal where labour is tight, cycle times are variable, or accuracy and consistency are critical—keeps spindles cutting and moulding machines cycling with minimal stoppage.

Tooling, Vision & Integrations

End-of-arm tools for grippers, vacuum, magnetic and dual-grip swaps; 2D/3D vision for pick orientation; trays/conveyors/pallet systems; PLC/HMI links and MES traceability.

Typical Applications

CNC loading/unloading, press tending, injection moulding take-out, sand casting/cutting, deburring, small-parts assembly, inspection and pack-out.

FAQs about Automated Machine Tending

Quick answers on parts, cycle time, changeovers, vision, safety, maintenance and integration.

What parts are suitable for robotic tending?

Machined components, moulded parts, castings and small assemblies with predictable pick surfaces. We tailor grippers and vision to your parts.

How does it improve spindle/press uptime?

Robots keep the machine cycling—faster part exchange, consistent timing and fewer micro-stoppages increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Can we run mixed SKUs without reprogramming?

Yes—operators select recipes from the HMI; the cell adjusts tooling/paths and vision settings without code edits.

Do we need vision?

Not always. Fixtures and trays work well; vision is added for loose or variably oriented parts, orientation checks or quality verification.

How are parts queued for the robot?

Trays, drawer systems, conveyors, bowl feeders or pallet stations—chosen based on part geometry, cleanliness and cycle time.

What about safety and guarding?

Cells include CE-compliant guarding, interlocked doors, e-stops and beacons; optional scanners/light curtains enable collaborative or zoned access.

How fast can a tending cell run?

It depends on machine cycle time, part travel and inspection steps. We balance robot speed with machine cycle to minimise idle time.

Can the robot perform secondary tasks (deburr/inspect)?

Yes—robots often add deburring, air-blow, vision inspection or marking between load/unload steps to consolidate processes.

What maintenance is required?

Routine checks on grippers/pads, filters and wear items, plus scheduled robot servicing per Fanuc guidance. Remote diagnostics available.

How does it integrate with our CNC/IMM/press controls?

Via PLC/HMI I/O or fieldbus, with safe handshakes for cycle start/complete, door status and interlocks. MES/WMS links can record part IDs and cycle data.

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Automated Machine Tending

Key Features & Benefits of the Automated Machine Tending Solution

Where the Automated Machine Tending Solution Excels

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