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title: The Benefits of Automated Machine Tending
description: The automated process that involves tending a machine such as a Computer Numeric Control (CNC) is known as Robotic Machine Tending. This greatly improves the overall quality of parts as well as reduces errors in the manufacturing processes, thus maximizing throughput.
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# [The Benefits of Automated Machine Tending](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/benefits-of-automated-machine-tending)

 Written by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) | Nov 19, 2018, 3:07:06 PM

The automated process that involves tending a machine such as a **[Computer Numeric Control (CNC)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/top-technological-trends-in-material-handling-0)** is known as Robotic Machine Tending. The process is usually highlighted by loading/unloading of raw materials into a machine and delivery of finished products out of it.

It must be noted that robotic material handling and [**robotic machine tending**](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/collaborative-robotics-vs.-traditional-robotics-in-manufacturing) are two different concepts, as the latter is more complex. The systems involve in tending often have to communicate with CNC machines, and perform different functions in a single application.

The following applications are handled by Automated Machine Tending:

- Grinding
- Injection and compression molds
- Milling
- [**Welding**](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/why-move-towards-industrial-robotics)
- Stamping, punching and forging

The specific process carried out by the robot may vary but more or less the application would involve some sort of loading/unloading.

**Benefits of Robotic Machine Tending**

Machine tending can greatly reduce downtime within processes and shorten the interval after which outputs are generated compared to manual loading/unloading. The only time the robot would result in downtime would be when it would be stopped for maintenance.

In addition, robotic tending systems have a much higher accuracy and repeatability compared to manual resources. This greatly improves the overall quality of parts as well as reduces errors in the manufacturing processes, thus maximizing throughput.

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