MODULAR SOLUTION

Modular and flexible solution for automation and intelligent management of scheduled multi-product production, ensuring maximum operational flexibility.

ROBO FEED FLEXI is an advanced solution designed to optimize CNC machine tool tending, combining automation, vertical storage, and operational flexibility.
ROBO FEED FLEXI integrates with all CNC machine tools. It is engineered for part handling throughout every stage of the machining process, autonomously managing tooling and workholding equipment without operator intervention, ensuring maximum flexibility.
The system is designed to optimize production performance and efficiently support internal logistics in a safe and fully traceable manner, adapting seamlessly to both small batch production and more structured, high-volume manufacturing environments.

MACHINE OPERATION

In ROBO FEED FLEXI, trays represent the load units for all components required in flexible manufacturing: parts, pallets, fixtures, gripper change units, tools, and accessories.
The machine’s vertical configuration enables high-density storage of load units, which are handled via a lift-and-transfer system.
Through two configurable bays (cart bay and operator bay), all necessary operations on individual trays can be carried out:

A third bay makes individual trays available to one or more robots, which handle the components required for production and interface directly with the CNC machine tools.

CENTRAL LIFT UNIT the core of the machine

Trays are automatically handled by a central elevator that optimizes storage space based on automatic tray height detection or according to the height parameters defined in the production recipe.
The three motion axes of the central elevator enable precise handling of load units within the system.

The lift-and-transfer system can perform multiple operations across all bays and within the storage area, prioritizing requests from the robot bay whenever production is active.

The ROBO FEED software ensures real-time traceability of all lift-and-transfer missions, providing full monitoring and operational transparency.

AVAILABLE BAY TYPES

+ROBO FEED FLEXI is available in multiple configurations.
The choice of configuration and the number of bays depend on production requirements and the desired level of autonomy, ensuring maximum efficiency in every operational context.
This flexibility allows ROBO FEED FLEXI to optimize requirements, cycle times, and resources.

ROBO FEED FLEXI ADVANTAGES

The operation of the system fully depends on the central lift unit.
The trays are automatically handled by a central lift that optimizes warehouse space based on tray height detection (optional) or according to the height specified in the production recipe.
The central lift features three axes of movement.

Flexible production management

• Scheduling of small, medium and large batches thanks to high autonomy, advanced management software features and automatic gripper/tool change
• Full multi-stage machining of a product code across multiple CNC machines up to finished part production without operator intervention
• Mixed product production (different part numbers) on multiple CNC machines
• Preparation of carts for other robotic cells while FLEXI processes different batches

High storage capacity

Management of a large number of trays, fixtures and raw/machined parts.

Intelligent use of vertical space

Utilizes up to 6 meters in height, significantly reducing floor footprint and improving internal logistics efficiency.

Real-Time Traceability

Monitoring of every movement within the warehouse, ensuring continuously updated inventory of load units and their status.

Reduced Operational Time

Masked-time tray and cart handling significantly improves productivity compared to traditional storage.

Improved operator ergonomics

Designed to eliminate unnecessary physical strain.

Enhanced safety

Closed structure protects parts and tooling from damage and unauthorized access.

FLEXI MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

The system is designed to simplify human-machine interaction, making automation accessible even to operators without programming skills.
No complex learning curve. No coding required. Everything is guided and intuitive.

TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL FEATURES

Siemens PLC-based control system with multitouch HMI

a reliable, responsive solution engineered for demanding industrial environments.

User-friendly guided interface

thanks to software designed with user-friendly logic, the operator is guided step by step through recipe creation, workflow management, and the operation of the robotic cell.

Software integrable with external systems

master data and production workflows can be entered directly on the machine or imported from external ERP/MES systems.

Available master data

Items
Dimensional information for raw and finished parts.
Load Units (LUs)
Tray configuration and part layout details.
Gripping Systems
Information on integrated grippers and dedicated handling systems.
Fixtures
Information on machining fixtures required for CNC operations.

PRODUCTION SETUP IN JUST A FEW STEPS

Production configuration requires only a few simple steps, with no programming or complex settings.

The operator selects directly from the interface:

The part number to be produced and its initial status (raw, OP10, OP20…)
The final status of the part (OP10, OP20… finished part)
The CNC machine
The quantity to be produced

ROBO FEED FLEXI will automatically select the gripping system, fixtures, load units, the robot program, and the CNC machine tool.

FLEXI WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT

All warehouse functions can be performed in masked time while FLEXI is processing other batches.

Insertion of entire carts with mixed trays, automatic recognition, and intelligent storage based on height within the warehouse.
Maximum operational efficiency: the ability to prepare carts for production in other robotic cells or for subsequent machining phases, without additional part handling, in line with lean manufacturing principles.
All operations on load units can be carried out from the operator bay.

DIGITAL TWIN INTEGRATED INTO THE SOFTWARE

Management of ROBO FEED FLEXI through a dynamic three-dimensional interface that adapts to the specific use case:

Navigable 3D synoptic view of ROBO FEED FLEXI, allowing the operator to explore the entire internal structure and monitor machine status.

Support for recipe creation, with graphical visualization of the part, either modeled or imported in 3D. Assistance for part positioning and nesting on the load unit.

Support in troubleshooting machine issues, providing detailed information on components that are currently in alarm or fault condition.

ADVANTAGES OF THE FLEXI MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Simple and intuitive Human-Machine Interface

Intelligent production management.

Simplified creation of production recipes.
Operator scheduling of small batches with real-time priority adjustments.
Automatic modification of work order priorities based on changes in machine tool status (availability, remaining tool life, or tool breakage).
Production progress forecasting based on machine tool status (availability, remaining tool life, or tool breakage).
WHAT-IF simulation: the ability to reschedule individual work orders according to predictive cycle time calculations and machine tool status (availability, remaining tool life, or tool breakage).
Automatic gripper changeover to switch between completely different part families.

Full traceability.

Complete monitoring of every movement within the warehouse.
Real-time updated inventory of raw, semi-finished and finished parts, load unit types, clamping fixtures/pallets, etc.

Integration with third-party systems

(MES/ERP, measurement systems, washing systems, marking systems, etc.)

ROBO FEED FLEXI CONFIGURATIONS

A single system capable of tending up to 4 CNC machine tools.

Total modularity: you decide how your automation system is configured.

The central lift unit is the core element on which 1 or 2 bays can be configured as needed: Cart Bay or Operator Bay.

ROBO FEED FLEXI can be equipped with different FANUC robot models to provide the most suitable solution for handling, machine tending, and palletizing requirements:

Caratteristiche	FLEXI 400	FLEXI 600
3 Moduli Configurabili	✓	✓
Baia Carrello	✓	✓
Baia Operatore	✓	✓
Baia Robot	✓	✓
Dimensioni Vassoi	600x400x500mm	600x600x500mm
Portata singolo vassoio	70Kg	70Kg
Altezza macchina senza piani aggiuntivi (BASE)	4220mm	4220mm
Altezza singolo piano aggiuntivo	1680mm	1680mm
Tipologia di ROBOT FANUC	M-20iD/25 - 25 kg - sbraccio 1831 mm M-20iD/35 - 35 kg - sbraccio 1831 mm M-710iC/50 - 50 kg - sbraccio 2050 mm M-710iC/70 - 70 kg - sbraccio 2050 mm R-2000iC/165F - 165 kg - sbraccio 2655 mm

SOME AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR ROBO FEED FLEXI

ROBO FEED FLEXI can be configured with a range of different accessories required for various machining operations, depending on production needs and the type of parts to be processed.

The options can be integrated directly into the system or installed externally, ensuring maximum flexibility and productivity of CNC machine tools.

Automatic gripper changeover
Reducing setup times and increasing system autonomy.
Laser or dot-peen marking station
Part washing station
Air blowing station, with or without part centrifugation
Requalification station
Part flipping station
Mechanical and/or electronic phasing station
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MODULAR SOLUTION

Modular and flexible solution for automation and intelligent management of scheduled multi-product production, ensuring maximum operational flexibility.

MACHINE OPERATION