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VBX Series Automated Mill Tending Solutions

AWR’s VBX Series mill tending solutions are optimized for low-volume, high-mix manufacturing facilities such as vertical machining centers. With the ability to execute up to 3 operations without halting production, you can drastically increase throughput and realize a quick return on your investment.

 

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Robotic Mill Tending Made Easy

Standard CNC mill tending processes may be holding back your throughput volume. Automated mill tending using the VBX Series vertical mill tending solution helps you get there by eliminating downtime and increasing your machine’s capacity.

Run Consecutive Parts

The VBX Series vertical mill tending solution can run multiple different OP10/OP20/OP30 parts simultaneously, so there’s no need to switch out raw and finished materials manually.

VBX Series

VBX Series

Starting at $94,900
  • Max Diameter Round Part: 7.5 in
  • Max Width Rectangular Part: 8.5 in
  • Max Part Weight: 8.8 in
  • Max Part Weight: 6.6 lbs

VBX Comes Standard with:
(1) Vise compatible with MultiGrip™
(1) MultiGrip™ base jaw
(1) 1.0" Top jaw

 

No Need for Turnover Stations

With MultiGrip™ jaws, your machinists can leave repetitive handling to the robots. Designed to turn the workholding rather than the machined part, the VBX works with parts of all sizes without interrupting workflow.

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MultiGrip™ Accessories

0" Top jaws:
$129 each
MultiGrip™ base jaws

(7 additional max):
$499 each
Vise compatible with MultiGrip™
$7,995 each

Programming-Free Interface

Never programmed a robot before? No problem! New part programming, robot recovery, and calling up existing programs are all a breeze with the VBX Series conversational, touchscreen HMI. We automated the core of the programming process, including the length and diameter offset procedure, so there's no need to teach points. Just tap to answer a few process-related questions, and you're up and running.

Safe & Accessible Operation

The VBX Series prioritize safety without sacrificing accessibility. A combination of physical guarding and an area scanner with multiple safety zones protects operators while allowing them to access the machine tool control. The result is a safe yet unencumbered experience.

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Enhance Your Shop Performance

With the VBX, mill tending is simplified. Leave the tending to the automated robots and see an increase in high-quality machined parts.  

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Increase Capacity

Amplify the capabilities of your existing machinery by adding robotic automation to your mill tending processes. Continuous operation means more throughput and less downtime. 

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Boost ROI

The VBX Series mill tending solution boosts profitability by increasing the capacity of your machines while keeping overhead and production costs low. 

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Maximize Your Team’s Skills

Efficiently load parts around the clock using the VBX Series mill tending solution while your operators focus their skills on technical tasks. 

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Immediate Application

Once programmed, the VBX is ready to get to work. This reduces time spent otherwise setting up new machines and loading raw materials. And thanks to the intuitive touchscreen interface, anyone can use the robotic automation tools. 

AWR VBX Series Specifications

Max Part Height
8.8 in
Max Diameter of Round Part
7.5 in
Max Width of Rectangular Part
8.5 in
Max Width of Hex Part
8.0 in
Max Height of Short Part
Up to 3.0 in
Max Height of Long Part
Extra Small Template Max Part Width
2.5 in
Extra Small Template Max Short Part Storage
104 parts
Extra Small Template Max Tall Part Storage
47 parts
Small Template Max Part Width
4.0 in
Small Template Max Short Part Storage
18 parts
Small Template Max Tall Part Storage
35 parts
Medium Template Max Part Width
5.5 in
Medium Template Max Short Part Storage
67 parts
Medium Template Max Part Storage
29 parts
Large Template Max Part Width
6.5 in
Large Template Max Short Part Storage
53 parts
Large Template Max Tall Part Storage
23 parts
Extra Large Template Max Part Width
8.5 in
Extra Large Template Max Short Part Storage
40 parts
Extra Large Template Max Tall Part Storage
18 parts
System Width
53 in
System Depth
53 in
System Height
78 in
System Weight
1,500 lbs
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AWR’s Got Your Back

Running into challenges or need replacement parts? We’ll be around 24/7 to make sure you have everything you need for optimal performance.

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