A Roadmap to Implementing Robotic or Automated Material Removal in Metalworking Operations

Implementing robotic solutions for material removal in metalworking operations represents a transformative leap toward enhanced efficiency, precision, and safety. Traditional material removal processes in metalworking, such as grinding, polishing, and deburring, often involve manual labor, posing risks to worker safety and inconsistencies in quality. Robotic solutions address these challenges by automating these tasks, offering a more reliable and repeatable approach. This session discusses the many benefits of implementing automated or robotic solutions and walks industrial end-users, shop floor supervisors and business owners though how to assess readiness, evaluate requirements, and set objectives, as well as selecting the right technology, designing the system, testing and integration, training, and ongoing maintenance.