Machine tending automation keeps your production equipment running with consistent, reliable part loading and unloading. AMD Automation designs robotic cells that tend CNC machines, presses, and other production equipment for maximum utilization.
Machine Tending Configurations
Single Machine Cells
One robot serves one machine:
- Compact footprint for limited floor space
- Simple integration and programming
- Ideal for high-value or long-cycle machines
- Easy to implement as first automation step
Multi-Machine Cells
One robot serves multiple machines:
- Maximize robot utilization
- Balance cycle times across machines
- Reduce per-part automation cost
- Typical configurations: 2-4 machines per robot
Linear Systems
Robot on rail serves machine line:
- Scalable to many machines
- Flexible capacity adjustment
- Centralized part staging
- Integration with material handling
Part Handling Options
- Conveyors - Continuous part flow in/out of cell
- Bin Picking - Pick from bulk containers
- Pallets - Organized part presentation
- Magazines - High-density part staging
Quality Integration
Combine tending with quality operations:
- Machine Vision - Inspect parts before/after machining
- Gauging - In-cell dimensional verification
- Marking - Part identification and traceability
Industry Applications
- Automotive - High-volume powertrain and chassis components
- Aerospace - Precision machined flight hardware
- Heavy Equipment - Large castings and forgings
- Medical - Implants and surgical instruments
Contact us to discuss machine tending automation for your facility.
Key Features
- CNC mill and lathe tending
- Press and forming machine loading
- Injection molding automation
- Multi-machine cell configurations
- Part inspection integration
- Flexible part handling
- Automatic tool change support
- Queue management systems
Applications
CNC Machining
Load blanks and unload finished parts from CNC mills, lathes, and machining centers.
Press Tending
Feed blanks to stamping, forging, and forming presses with synchronized timing.
Injection Molding
Remove parts from molds, perform degating, and load inserts.
Grinding and Finishing
Load parts to grinding, polishing, and finishing equipment.
Benefits
Lights-Out Operation
Run machines unattended through nights and weekends.
Consistent Cycle Times
Eliminate variability in load/unload timing for predictable throughput.
Improved Machine Utilization
Maximize spindle time by minimizing non-cutting operations.
Operator Safety
Remove operators from repetitive, ergonomically challenging tasks.
Our engineers can help evaluate your requirements.