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ROBOTIC SOLUTION · MACHINE TENDING

Loading and unloading machines.

Mobile and modular robotic solutions for CNC, milling, turning, laser cutting, and special-purpose machines.

Approx. 12 s loading time · Up to 1,100 mm machine reach · High autonomy

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12 s
Placement time
up to 1,100 mm
Reach into the machine
up to 12 kg
Part weight with a single gripper
individual
Configurable autonomy
Machine Tendingapprox. 12 s loading timeup to 1100 mm reachmobile or modularCE-compliant Machine Tendingapprox. 12 s loading timeup to 1100 mm reachmobile or modularCE-compliant

| ROBOTIC SOLUTION · MACHINE TENDING I

Flexible machine loading.

The mobile robotic solution automates the loading and unloading of common machine tools particularly quickly and efficiently. HORST, the dual gripper, safety technology, and horstOS form a preconfigured complete system that can be positioned with repeatable accuracy and used flexibly on various machines. This allows you to benefit from short installation and changeover times, centralized operation, and a machine cycle time of only about twelve seconds.

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| ROBOTIC SOLUTION · MACHINE TENDING II

Powerful Machine Automation. 

The modular robotic solution automates the loading and unloading of machine tools with exceptional efficiency. Depending on the application, either the HORST1000 G2 or the HORST1500 G2 is used, handling components weighing up to 12 kg and measuring up to 1,100 mm. Flexible part feeding and dual grippers enable long autonomous operation times, short loading times, and quick changeovers.

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ROBOTIC SOLUTION · MACHINE TENDING

Pick & Place, ready to produce.

Robots, control systems, parts feeding, and safety technology work together seamlessly. The result is a CE-compliant turnkey solution that can be installed quickly, is easy to operate, and can be flexibly adapted to different machines, components, and production requirements.
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ROBOTS
BOM_HORST1000G2HORST1500G2
HORST Industrial Robot
Robot ModelsHORST1000 G2 · HORST1500 G2
Load capacityup to 12 kg
Rangeup to 1,485 mm
Repeatabilityup to ± 0.05 mm
Protection Class · CleanroomIP54 · IP64 · ISO 6
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CONTROL
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Controls & Operation
ArchitectureWithout an external PLC
I/Os20 In / 18 Out
Safety I/Os6 In / 8 Out, PL d
CommunicationTCP/IP, Profinet, etc.
Operation13.3" Touchscreen
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BASIS
BOM_Machine-Tending Robot Platform
Mobile & Modular Robot Platform
Mobile BaseCompact and easily repositionable
Modular BaseCustomizable and expandable
Safetyintegrated protection strategy
IntegrationReady for robots and peripherals
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COMPLETE SOLUTION
BOM_Machine Tending
CE-Compliant Robotic Solution
Deliverypreconfigured
GripperDouble gripper with blow-off unit
Placement timeabout 12 seconds
Project Effortup to 85% off
Integrationfor standard machine tools
Technical Specifications

Two solutions. Eight dimensions.

A transparent comparison of performance, range, autonomy, and flexibility.

Dimension
Machine Tending I
Machine Tending II
Dimensionsin mm
1532 x 1101 x 2054 mm
Depending on the configuration
Total Weightin kg
approx. 312 kg
Depending on the configuration
Handleable part weightIn kg
Max. 3 kg
Recommended: 1.75 kg
Up to 4.5 kg with a double gripper
Up to 12 kg with a single gripper
Range within the machinein mm
Up to 700 mm
Up to 1,100 mm, depending
on the mounting position
Placement timein seconds
about 12 seconds
about 12 seconds
Scope of the ProcessIncluded in assembly time
Removal, Blowing Off, and Insertion
Removal, Bleeding, and Insertion
Recommended Tray SizeSHARING
500 × 500 × 300 mm, square
600 × 400 × 300 mm, rectangular
672 × 672 mm
with standard tray holder
Battery LifeUNSUPERVISED OPERATION
about 60 minutes for 100 pieces
Customizable with 1–3 tray holders or directly dockable pallets
Compatible MachinesMACHINE CONNECTIVITY
Emco, Hurco, Haas, Trumpf, Foba, and many more.
Emco, Hurco, Haas, Trumpf, Foba, and many others, including custom-built machines
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