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Collaborative Robots For CNC

by Yesenia Vasquez

Who knew all those old robot movies would end up having some truth to them? Technology continues to advance with each day that passes and robotic tech continues growing. Collaborative robot arms are in style just like ripped jeans, but why are they so helpful?

Collaborative robots aid with CNC machines making the job easier and more. Two major benefits of the collaborative robot are the simplicity and the inherent safety. Instead of having an employee stand there and continue the same routine, the collaborative robot can take over repetitive motions. Now the worker can program the robot and their productivity can be elevated to more value added tasks.

The collaborative robot arm is very simple to program and extremely agile. Its flexibility comes in handy in completing a variety of tasks. Not only that, but an employee can safely work side by side with the robot. Many other robots do not have this option because safety requirements ensure they are locked in protective cages. Safety should be a huge consideration when deciding between an industrial or collaborative robot. . Conversely, collaborative robots can interact with employees, without requiring extensive safety measures.

Improve speed while reducing the risk of injury associated with human operators working in close proximity to heavy machinery such as a CNC machine. If the robotic arm comes into contact with a person, the technology limits the force immediately. Our versatile robots can also be programmed to operate in reduced mode when a human enters the robot’s work area and resume full speed when the person leaves.

Adding a collaborative robotic arm is the best option to any CNC application. The precision and quality of performance that a collaborative robot arm sustains is the future of technology. Collaborative robots are perfect for a future oriented business looking to optimize productions. You never have to worry if your work flow changes. Robots are deployed quickly and easily by employees.  Join this collab with collaborative robots so you have a strong competitive advantage in this increasingly technological world and your workplace will see a rapid growth in the production and movement of daily duties