Machine Tending

Intelligent, flexible OnRobot electric grippers deploy fast and adapt easily, making them ideal for high-mix machine tending. A single customizable OnRobot gripper handles multiple part sizes, shapes, and materials, cutting tool costs, maintenance, and changeover time

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Safer working conditions

Remove operators from repetitive, high-risk machine interaction. Reduce fatigue-related incidents on the floor

Consistent throughput, every shift

Robots don't tire. Get predictable cycle times hour after hour with no quality drift. Our grippers will keep going after your team goes home.

One tool, many part types

A single intelligent 3-finger gripper handles multiple part sizes, shapes and materials. Eliminate costly changeovers and custom tooling.

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Built for machine tending

Two electric grippers designed specifically for CNC and lathe applications. Auto centering, IP67-rated, and ready for lights out production.

Heavy-duty - Three-finger - IP67

3FG25

Heavy-duty electric gripping for demanding CNC

Heavy-duty electric three-finger gripper with centric positioning, IP67 protection and internal or external gripping for large CNC workpieces.

Three-finger Heavy-duty Electric

Up to 25 kg form-fit payload - handle large, heavy workpieces
Up to 450 N gripping force - secure demanding CNC parts with normal grip
IP67 protection - operate in machining environments with coolant and chips
Centric three-finger design - position round workpieces accurately in machine chucks

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High-payload · Fast · IP67

2FG14

High-payload electric gripper for machine tending and heavy part handling

The 2FG14 handles up to 14 kg force-fit and 20 kg form-fit loads with up to 280 N gripping force. Its compact 1.5 kg design, IP67 protection, and fast adjustable motion suit demanding machine tending, material handling, and assembly.

High payload 2 finger electric

Up to 14 kg force-fit and 20 kg form-fit payload - high load capacity from a 1.5 kg gripper
40-280 N force and 16-450 mm/s speed - tune the grip for heavy parts and cycle time
IP67 protection and power-loss holding - secure gripping in demanding production environments
50 mm stroke, two finger positions and custom fingertips - cover internal and external gripping ranges

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Also used for Machine Tending

2 Finger - ip67

2FG7 Compact Parallel Gripper

The 2FG7 combines up to 7 kg force-fit and 11 kg form-fit payload with IP67 protection in a compact 1.1 kg electric gripper. Adjustable force, high gripping speed, and configurable fingers suit demanding machine tending, material handling, and assembly.

parallel 2-finger electric

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3 finger - ip67

3FG15 Three-Finger Gripper

Three-finger centric gripper for cylindrical workpieces, with a 150 mm stroke, customizable fingertips and internal or external gripping.

Three-finger Centric Electric

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Vision system

OnRobot Eyes 2.5D Vision System

OnRobot Eyes adds 2.5D depth vision with one-picture calibration, color and contour inspection, robot or external mounting, and support for detection, sorting, inspection, and landmark applications.

vision 2.5D quality inspection

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tool changer

Dual Quick Changer

Mount two end-of-arm tools at once to load and unload parts in one cycle, reduce idle time and expand what one robot can do.

Dual tool mounting Machine tending Fast changeover

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2-finger - Flexible - large-stroke

RG2 Flexible Electric Gripper

The RG2 is a flexible electric two-finger gripper with adjustable stroke and force, customizable fingertips, and integrated software for fast changeovers across material handling, machine tending, pick and place, and assembly.

2-finger electric material handling

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2-finger - Flexible - large-stroke

RG6 Flexible Electric Gripper

The RG6 is a flexible electric two-finger gripper with a 160 mm adjustable stroke, 25–120 N gripping force, customizable fingertips, and integrated software for larger and heavier parts.

2-finger electric material handling

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Machine tending applications

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CNC Machine tending

Automate part loading and unloading for CNC lathes and milling machines. Auto-centering grip ensures precise placement in machine chucks every time.

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Press Brake Tending

Handle sheet metal and formed parts with electric grippers designed for the tight tolerances of press brake work. No pneumatics required.

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In the field

3FG25 loading a CNC lathe with no pneumatics and no compressor

Electric grippers eliminate the compressed air lines, compressor maintenance, and energy overhead of traditional pneumatic solutions. One cable handles both power and communication.

IP67 Rated for coolant-rich CNC environments

< 5s Tool change with Quick Changer

25 kg Max payload for 3FG25

1 cable Power + communication, no extra wiring

Case studies

Real deployments, real numbers

Manufacturers across CNC, fluid technology, and high-mix aluminum production are using OnRobot grippers for machine tending

Customer Success Story - Automation Within Reach (AWR)

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