Machine Loading/Unloading Operations

In machine unloading and loading operations, the parts are transferred into/from a machine. The three possible scenarios might be machine unloading, machine loading, machine loading, and unloading. In machine loading operations, the robot loads parts into machine, however the parts are unloaded from the machine by some other mechanism. In the unloading operations, the machines are unloaded by using the robots. While both of the earlier situations are present, then this can be placed into the third category.

Many applications of machine loading and unloading operations are as follows :

• Die casting operations
• Metal machining operations
• Forging
• Heat treating
• Plastic molding
• Press working

Robots as indicated earlier are also utilized in the process industry. Many applications in this category are spot welding, spray painting, continuous arc welding, various rotating processes, and machining processes.