Frequent changeovers
Swap trays and recipes without reprogramming.
CNC MILLING AUTOMATION
Automate CNC milling without slowing down changeovers
Frequent tool and fixture changes make milling cells hard to run unattended. Labot swaps trays and recipes without reprogramming, so changeovers stay fast.
Pain points we solve
Complex part geometries
Honeycomb trays adapt to varied shapes and fixtures.
Unattended runtime
Keep mills running through breaks and shift changes.
Tolerance consistency
Repeatable loading reduces part-to-part variation.
How robotic milling tending works
01Present parts
Raw stock is organized within the Labot system.
02Load the mill
The robot picks the workpiece and loads it into the CNC.
03Machine the part
The CNC completes the milling cycle automatically.
04Unload & repeat
Finished parts are removed and the next workpiece is loaded.
No robot programming required. Every step is configured through Smart EZ.
CUSTOMIZATION
CNC milling automation built around your application
Standardized automation. Customized where your process requires it.
✓Standardized entry point, minimal engineering overhead
✓Tray and fixture configuration adapt to your part geometry
✓Application-specific customization when the standard setup is not enough
✓Built for job shops and manufacturers who want automation without unnecessary complexity
Find the right Labot
No robot programming required
Select your part
Configure the job
Start production
Designed for real-world CNC production
High-mix, low-volume millingSmall & mid-sized shopsRetrofitting existing CNC equipmentUnattended & lights-out runs
Frequently asked questions
How does CNC machining software support automation?⌄
CNC automation software coordinates job recipes, part presentation, robot motions, and machine signals so operators can change production without editing robot code. Smart EZ brings those steps into one guided interface.
How do you automate CNC machine loading?⌄
A machine-tending robot combines part presentation, the correct gripper, a CNC interface, and a repeatable loading recipe. The robot loads raw material, starts the machining cycle, removes the finished part, and repeats.
What is the best machine tending robot for a small CNC shop?⌄
The right system depends on part size, payload, machine layout, cycle time, and desired unattended runtime. Labot offers standardized configurations so a shop can start with the capacity and footprint that fit its application.
How can machine tending help reduce labor requirements?⌄
Machine tending moves repetitive loading and unloading away from operators, keeps CNC equipment running through breaks and shift changes, and lets skilled employees focus on setup, quality, and higher-value production work.