A linkage between the machine and the loading robot, the robot interface, is required for automation. GROB’s older machines work with the Profibus network protocol and the newer machines work with Ethernet. It is easy for Cellro to link both protocols to our loading robots. So automating a GROB that you’ve had for several years isn’t a problem. (Provided it was fitted with a robot interface at the time.) Additional functionalities can also be employed using these protocols. This means that it’s possible to use Fixture Exchange, for example. This allows the terminals in the loading robot to be alternated. That way, fully automated processing of products of different types and sizes is possible, one after another.

Precision and stability: in automation too

Achieving continuity and therefore profitability for your machine is one of the most important reasons to opt for automation. However, it’s also important that the machine is suitable for this. That’s the case with GROB machines. In fact, automation is recommended in order to get the most out of a GROB. A GROB is suitable for long-term operations, partly because of its stability. GROB machines also automatically compensate for high temperatures. GROB machines’ automatic compensation keeps precision high, no matter how long the machine is running. A GROB can also be used for high-precision machining of heavy metals. In short, automatic production is possible without compromising accuracy and quality.