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RCX MultiGrip™ Provides Flexible CNC Mill Tending Automation

AWR's Flex Series RCX with MultiGrip™ technology is built for manufacturers running high-mix CNC milling, struggling with labor challenges. The RCX MultiGrip™ delivers reliable, repeatable part handling without the hassle of constant gripper changes, making it perfect for shops running complex parts, short runs, and rapid job changeovers that demand uptime, not retooling.

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How the RCX MultiGrip™ Changes Mill Tending

Traditional machine tending often relies on manual part loading, which struggles in high-mix environments. The Flex Series RCX MultiGrip™ enhances mill tending by making flexibility practical, not complex. The RCX MultiGrip™ enables manufacturers to support flexible milling operations without relying on one-job, one-fixture automation setups, including:

  • Changing part families and frequent part changeovers
  • Standardizing part presentation at the machine
  • Reducing operator involvement between machining cycles
  • Extending spindle utilization beyond staffed shifts

The result is a more consistent, scalable approach to robotic tending that's designed for shops that need automation to adapt as production changes.

So, how does the RCX MultiGrip™ deliver flexibility while maintaining repeatability?

Grip the Workholding, Keep Parts Moving.

The RCX Series MultiGrip™ enables reliable robotic tending through its innovative design, which mimics a hand-loaded process by gripping the workholding rather than the part. This transformative end-of-arm tooling (EoAT) strategy enables flexible, repeatable machine tending without the need for custom fixturing by supporting frequent job changeovers

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MultiGrip™ Accessories

Top Jaws Base Jaws Compatible Vise
1.0" Top Jaws 7 Additional Max. 2 Additional Max.
$129/each $499/each $7,995/each

 

RCX MultiGrip™ Mill Tending Workholding Options

Base & Machinable Top Jaw

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When to Use Base & Machineable Top Jaw
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MultiGrip™ Ideal When:

—  Part geometries vary, and flexibility is required

—  Changeovers need to stay simple and quick

—  Consistent, repeatable clamping is required

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Multi-Operation Processes
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OP10/OP20/OP30
The RCX MultiGrip™ allows manufacturers to run up to four different operations without changing grippers. With its adaptable workholding feature that mimics hand-loading processes, the RCX MultiGrip™, paired with the Base & Machinable Top Jaw, can perform part turnover to machine multiple sides.
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Omni Pallet Workholding

Omni Pallet Capabilities
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Ideal for unique part geometries with tight tolerances, a go-to option when standard pallets isn't practical
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True "Blank Canvas" workholding: affix your part to the pallet and/or machine a custom shape into the pallet
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Strong fit for low-mix, repeatable jobs since pallets are part-specific

Omni Pallet workholding maintains consistent part orientation for repeatable, pallet-based workflows.

A precision metal base mounted in a machine vise, designed to hold and locate parts in a consistent position. This pallet fixture allows parts to be securely placed, removed, and reinstalled with high accuracy for repeatable CNC machining.
*NOTE: Omni pallet's part capacity specs differ from the Base & Machinable Top Jaw specifications listed below.
Check Out Omni Pallet Specs
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Interested in Learning More?

Connect with the AWR team to learn more about how the RCX Omni Pallet can optimize your mill tending workflow.

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Compare workholding strategies, review real-world applications, and see how AWR's robotic automation can be configured to match your shop's production and labor needs.

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Base & Machinable Top Jaw

AWR RCX MultiGrip™ Specifications

Part Weight = Part + Jaws 

Shelf Capacity: The cutoff point for a short vs tall part is 5.8" (Part + Jaws)

System Capacity
Maximum Part Height
9 in
Maximum Part Depth
8 in
Maximum Part Width
8.5 in
Maximum Part Weight
25 lbs
Part Capacity
Maximum Part Width
1.1 in
Maximum Short Part Storage
288 parts
Maximum Tall Part Storage
144 parts
Part Capacity
Maximum Part Width
3.5 in
Maximum Short Part Storage
144 parts
Maximum Tall Part Storage
72 parts
Part Capacity
Maximum Part Width
5.8 in
Maximum Short Part Storage
90 parts
Maximum Tall Part Storage
45 parts
Part Capacity
Maximum Part Width
8.2 in
Maximum Short Part Storage
72 parts
Maximum Tall Part Storage
36 parts
Part Capacity
Maximum Part Width
8.5 in
Maximum Short Part Storage
54 parts
Maximum Tall Part Storage
27 parts
System Specifications
System Width
120 in
System Depth
152 in
System Height
92 in
System Weight
3,456 lbs
System Shipping Weight
3,800 lbs

Start Automating Your Mill Tending with RCX MultiGrip™

AWR's RCX MultiGrip™ Series enhances your CNC mill tending operations with its workholding options. Contact our automation team to learn how our solutions are engineered to maximize the efficiency and flexibility that manufacturers require.