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Advantages of using robot arms in machine tending applications

Robots interface with machine tools and control systems to open doors, start cycles, and handle parts with repeatable accuracy, streamlining transfers across conveyors, machining centers, and processing equipment to keep spindles cutting and presses molding 24/7. 

By handling repetitive and physically demanding tasks, robotic systems enhance efficiency, reduce manual labor, and boost overall productivity. They minimize the risk of work-related injuries while ensuring consistent load handling without the fatigue or variability often associated with human workers. Embrace the power of robotics to elevate your production to new heights.

Long-Term ROI

By reducing idle time and standardizing loading/unloading, robots increase machine utilization and enable longer unattended runs; one operator can supervise multiple machines for predictable output and faster payback.

Enhanced Flexibility

Quick changeovers with configurable trays or high‑capacity drawer presenters, plus 2D/3D vision for part detection and orientation, make cells adaptable to high‑mix production without costly retooling.

Superior Quality & Consistency

Robots load with consistent alignment and force, reducing handling damage and variability; cells can add in‑cycle steps like cleaning, deburring, marking, cutting, assembly or inspection to stabilize downstream quality. 

Worker Safety & Ergonomics

Automating repetitive and physically demanding tasks lowers injury risk and exposure to chips, oils and heat—while freeing skilled staff for higher‑value work such as setup, offsets and quality checks.

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Stäubli Robots for machine tending: key features and benefits

Stäubli offers advanced technology with a partnership based on understanding and solving your challenges. Stäubli robots can be placed both outside and inside machines thanks to their compact and enclosed structure (up to IP67) adapting to your unique operational needs. Our robots ensure precision, reliability and unmatched repeatability and accuracy streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. Stäubli alsos provide dedicated robot versions from harsh environments to cleanroom.

High kinematic Performance

Unmatched repeatability and accuracy keep tight positioning at the machine interface.

Compact and agile design

  • Embedded and protected user-harness
  • 360° mounting possibility for robot integration

Simplified programming

Simplify and accelerate programming and testing tasks while maintaining the high performance and precision of your Stäubli robots thanks to VAL blocks software.

Designed for harsh and sensitive environments

IP65/67‑rated, fully enclosed Stäubli robots are designed to operate from cleanroom to harsh environments with oil mists and chips — ideal inside of CNCs. 

"The choice of the robot is made with respect to versatility, flexibility of movement, all in an environment that is as compact as possible. So, the advantage of the Stäubli robot is to be able to rotate and pivot itself within a small volume.
We choose the Stäubli robot which really has a very good ratio between operation range, speed and repeatability compared to other solutions on the market."

Gilles Beuret | Automation technician, Crevoisier SA



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