As a result, parts or components are of a
highly consistent quality, reducing the loss
or wastage of key materials due to machine
errors or incongruity.
2. Robots will run for as
long as needed, whether
manned or unmanned.
In an international market, manufacturers
need to ensure that production continues,
even after the last employee has left the
building.
Robots don’t need sleep, and require
little intervention or supervision once
programmed.
The reliability of automated technology
means that manufacturers who choose to
invest in robots for machine tending will
be able to achieve lights-out, unmanned
running for increased output and higher
productivity.
3. Robots can work in
4. Robots free up human
environments that humans
workers for complex,
cannot.
rewarding and valuable
tasks.
Machining often involves working in
aggressive or dangerous environments,
where continuous exposure could lead
to health problems or injury for human
workers. Despite the developments currently being
made in artificial intelligence, a robot cannot
compare with the adaptability of the human
brain.
Days lost to illness or injury can be expensive
for manufacturers, and cause disruption to
production and output. Why, then, waste paid employees with
engineering experience on manual,
repetitive tasks that anybody could do? By
replacing workers with robots for machine
tending applications, manufacturers can
then retrain employees for any areas of the
business that are under-staffed, such as
maintenance, monitoring, programming or
repairs.
Modern robots are capable of working in
even the harshest of environments, include
those where extreme temperatures, dust or
debris are common.
They’re also flexible, strong and highly
durable, meaning that a robot can be
adapted to suit almost any machine tending
application required.
For employees, this also means a more
varied and rewarding working day, which
increases job satisfaction and reduces the
rate of employee turnover.
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