Custom Collaborative Robots for Repetitive Tasks
At Melton Machine & Control Company, we offer collaborative industrial robots, or cobots, designed for machine tending applications. We understand your need for fast, consistent, and reliable loading and unloading, and we deliver cobots that bring a transformative edge to your operations.
These systems combine the best of human ingenuity and robotic precision to automate loading, unloading, and part-handling tasks with unmatched adaptability. At Melton, we leverage over 55 years of automation expertise to design cobot solutions tailored to your unique production needs.
Contact us today to get started on a custom robotic solution that works for you because it was made for you.
What Are Machine Tending Cobots?
Our machine tending robots are collaborative robotic systems engineered to work alongside your team. They perform tasks like loading raw materials, unloading finished products, and handling components during machining processes. Unlike traditional robotic systems, cobots offer flexibility, compact designs, and advanced safety features, making them ideal for facilities with dynamic workflows or limited space.
When you work with Melton, our cobots are seamlessly integrated into your existing processes, enhancing efficiency without the need for major operational overhauls. Whether tending CNC machines, injection molding equipment, or other systems, Melton’s cobot solutions will revolutionize your production line.
Why Automate Machine Tending Tasks with Cobots?
Automating machine tending operations offers numerous advantages that directly impact your production capabilities and operational success, including:
- Enhanced Productivity: Cobots operate continuously, maximizing machine utilization and reducing downtime caused by manual intervention.
- Improved Safety: By handling repetitive and potentially hazardous tasks, cobots reduce the risk of workplace injuries and create a safer environment for employees.
- Flexible Adaptation: Cobots can be reprogrammed and redeployed for various tasks, allowing your operation to quickly adapt to changes in production requirements.
- Cost Savings: Machine tending automation reduces the dependency on manual labor, cutting operational costs and allowing human workers to focus on more strategic tasks.
- Consistent Quality: Cobots execute tasks with precision and repeatability, minimizing errors and ensuring uniformity across all products.
A Collaborative Robotic Machine Tending System for Every Need
Our machine tending cobots are one-of-a-kind. No two systems are alike, because no two production lines are alike. So no matter what machine tending task you want to automate, we can provide a solution that exceeds expectations.
Our versatile systems can handle a variety of manufacturing processes such as:
- CNC Machine Tending: Loading and unloading materials from CNC lathes, mills, or grinders.
- Injection Molding: Safely remove finished products from molds while preparing the next cycle.
- Press Tending: Automating material handling for stamping or forming presses.
- Material Feeding and Removal: Managing materials during processes like trimming, cutting, or deburring.
- Bin Picking: Using AI vision systems to assist in picking components from a bin to use in production.
- Part Feeding to a Cobot Assembly system: Using cobots to work together to build an assembly allows the connection/communication between cobots to have a complete collaborative process which could save investment costs.
Cobots from Melton help you achieve a more streamlined and efficient production line.
Choose a Robotic Machine Tending Solution from Melton
At Melton, we specialize in designing cobot systems that address your specific challenges. Our team works closely with yours to develop each aspect of the final project. From custom tooling to advanced programming, every solution we deliver is tailored to fit your production goals.
We don’t stop at design and installation. Melton offers comprehensive system integration services to ensure smooth deployment and minimal downtime. Additionally, our on-site support team provides maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization services to keep your cobot systems operating at peak performance.
