The Q‑Fin Q‑Bot is a 6‑axis articulated robot purpose‑built for automated loading, unloading, and pick‑and‑place operations in metal finishing environments. Designed to integrate seamlessly with Q‑Fin grinding, deburring, and edge‑rounding machines, the Q‑Bot eliminates manual part handling, enabling a complete, lights‑out finishing cell. The robot handles payloads up to 5 kg with a repeatability of ±0.03 mm, making it suitable for small to medium‑sized metal components. With an IP67‑rated wrist and IP54‑rated body, it withstands the swarf, coolant, and dust typical of metalworking environments. Pre‑programmed routines for machine tending reduce integration time, while the compact, lightweight design (42 kg) allows flexible floor, wall, or ceiling mounting to suit cell layout constraints.

Seamless Integration with Q‑Fin Finishing Machines

• Pre‑Configured for Finishing: The Q‑Bot controller comes pre‑loaded with standard programs for machine tending—loading raw parts into the finishing machine, activating the process, and unloading finished parts—eliminating the need for custom robot programming. This allows operators to set up a fully automated cell in hours, not weeks.
• Direct Communication: The robot controller interfaces directly with the Q‑Fin machine controller via digital I/O or fieldbus, synchronizing robot motion with the finishing cycle to maximize throughput and ensure safe handshake operations.

Robust Design for Metalworking Environments

• IP67 Wrist Protection: The robot wrist is sealed against temporary immersion, allowing it to operate in areas with coolant spray and abrasive particles without damage to internal seals and bearings.
• Compact and Lightweight: Weighing only 42 kg with a 920 mm reach, the Q‑Bot can be mounted on a machine frame, pedestal, or overhead gantry, optimizing cell footprint without sacrificing access to the finishing machine.

Applications

• Automatic loading/unloading of laser‑cut, punched, or machined metal parts into Q‑Fin edge‑rounding and deburring machines
• Pick‑and‑place handling of components between conveyor belts, washing stations, and inspection systems
• Machine tending for grinding, polishing, and surface finishing cells in high‑mix, low‑volume production
• Any application where a compact, precise 6‑axis robot is needed to reduce manual handling and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)