Robotic grinding for high-mix manufacturing

The future will hold many challenges for production companies. You can master them with SUHNER!

Digitalisation, labour shortages, material recycling, carbon prices, individualisation... all these trends require continuous development in production. The transformation of manual grinding, polishing and deburring processes into robot technology has decisive advantages for metal processing:

Deploy skilled labour more efficiently

Robot- assisted process technology relieves the burden on employees and enables them to be utilised more effectively. The SUHNER concept is designed so that manual surface processing can be automated step by step.

Increase productivity

Let us increase your productivity and your output. Our system offers a wide variety of processes which can be flexibly adapted to
meet your requirements. Our disk changer guarantees completely automated grinding.

Reduce production costs

Automate your grinding and deburring processes. Precision and improved accuracy are just some of the keywords that illustrate the benefits. Integrating robots into manufacturing lets you better use your resources and react quickly to any changes in production.

Robot-assisted metal processing: revolution in manufacturing technology

Robot-assisted metal processing is changing the way components are manufactured. Modern manufacturing methods such as welding, cutting and grinding enable precise and efficient processes. These processes offer greater accuracy and repeatability, especially for complex metal components.

Thanks to significant advances in software and hardware development, robots are easy to programme. Robot systems have intuitive user interfaces and simplified programming tools that allow people without extensive technical knowledge to set up and control robots efficiently.

This has been particularly transformative in the metalworking industry, as current operators are now often able to collaborate with the robots. The new robots are designed to easily learn and repeat tasks, allowing operators to quickly adapt and optimise programming. This not only boosts productivity, but also allows employees to focus more on creative and value-adding tasks while automating repetitive work.

Advantages of robot-assisted metal processing

The seamless integration of robots into the workflow improves the efficiency and flexibility of production and makes it possible to respond more quickly to market requirements. Robots can be used in almost all areas of metal processing, from high-volume production to small, specialised production orders. The integration of robots into production enables better utilisation of resources and a rapid response to changes in production. Other advantages include

Modern manufacturing processes for any form of processing.
Precision and efficiency: Greater accuracy and repeatability.
Versatile tools: Adaptation to different tasks.
Wide range of applications: In almost all areas of metal processing.
Production optimisation: Increased efficiency and quality.
Resource utilisation: Better use of existing resources.
Flexibility: Fast response to changes in production.

Metal processing with robotic technology is revolutionising the manufacturing industry. Advanced tools and processes reduce production costs and improve the quality and durability of products. As a result, robot-assisted production technology is increasingly becoming an indispensable part of the modern metal construction industry.