Machine Tending

Automate the repetitive. Eliminate the risk. One intelligent gripper handles your CNC or press brake cell so you can keep running through the night so your operators don't have to.

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Safer working conditions

Remove operators from repetitive, high-risk machine interaction. Reduce fatigue-related incident 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.

3FG15

3-Finger Robot Gripper

A flexible, large-stroke 3-Finger Gripper ideal for a wide range of objects and shapes in machine-tending applications such as CNC lathe machine.

Flexible production - large-stroke optimizes CNC lathe-tending for multiple part sizes with a single 3-finger gripper
Accurate centric positioning drives higher quality, consistency, and output with minimal programming
Strong, stable grip with 3 contact points makes gripper fast and easy to redeploy for multiple processes
Accomplish more with customizable fingertips to flexibly grip a wide range of part sizes and shapes

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3FG25

Heavy-duty electric gripper

Built to handle larger and heavier parts, the heavy-duty gripper 3FG25 is ideal for CNC Machine Tending, Material Handling and Assembly tasks.

Powerful and robust all-electric gripper with accurate centric positioning to enhance quality and output
Complete out-of-the-box gripper saves engineering effort and reduces deployment time with any leading robot brand
Handle a wide range of parts using just one gripper, equipped with full gripping control and built-in intelligence
Built to succeed in challenging manufacturing conditions, especially CNC machine tending with heavy workpieces, ensuring robust performance and reliability

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Also used for palletizing

2 Finger - ip67

2FG7 Finger gripper

Parallel gripper for collaborative and light industrial robots, helps you automate pick and place, machine tending and assembly tasks.

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2 finger - ip67 - high force

2FG14 Finger gripper

Robust, light weight, fully electrical and easy to use parallel gripper to ensure consistent and reliable performance. Ideal for CNC, Material handling and assembly applications

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Vision system

OnRobot Eyes

Flexible and adaptable 2.5D robot vision system, OnRobot eyes are deployed in many collaborative applications from sorting, CNC machine tending and more.

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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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Fanuc robot + 3FG25 loading a Haas 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)

Not sure which gripper fits your needs?

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