Flexibility, Maintenance Support is Made Available for Machine Tending Line

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s LoadMate Plus machine tending line is engineered for easy setup, flexibility and mobility, while addressing labor shortage challenges and the pressure to maximize productivity. Machine tending, the process of loading and unloading parts or materials into a machine tool center, is often a key component that enable unattended or lights-out machining operations for mold manufacturers, and gives employees the opportunity to work on duties of greater value in the shop.

Through flexible connectivity via Ethernet and easy programming through the direct robot control (DRC) feature of Mitsubishi Electric’s M8 series, machine tending can benefit customers that may not have experienced
robot programmers available. In addition to DRC, almost any CNC machine
can be connected to a shop floor via discrete I/O for non-M8 CNC
controls from Mitsubishi Electric and other companies. Further support
is available through Mitsubishi Electric trained engineers to service both
robot and CNC. Additionally, Mitsubishi Electric Automation offers a 5-
year robot maintenance and warranty program.

According to Mitsubishi’s website, the LoadMate Plus is “completely configurable. The robot and stand are perfect for standalone cells, or to be integrated into a larger solution.”