Mobile Robot Machining – Flexible, Vibration-Free On-Site Machining
A mobile robot machining station can revolutionize the processing of difficult-to-machine steel components in your company.
MeteCNC® M-ROB50 provides your company with entirely new opportunities to machine high-strength materials flexibly, regardless of the workpiece’s weight, shape, or location.
Instead of moving your workpiece, simply move the 6- or 7-axis MeteCNC® M-ROB50 to the right place and start machining!
When the workpiece does not need to be moved to a machining center, you save significantly on logistical costs and shorten production lead times without compromising on machining precision.
Robot Machining Features at the M-ROB50 Level
| BASIC DATA | Precision robot | Autonox/Danobat |
| Control system | SINUMERIK ONE / MTR | |
| HMI | SINUMERIK OPERATE | |
| 2-year warranty | ✓ | |
| CE marked | ✓ | |
| PROGRAMMING | G-cod lines (standard) | ~1,5-3,5 M (7,7-18 MB) |
| G-code lines, extended (option) | ~350 M (1,8 GB) | |
| G-code lines, over Ethernet (EES option) | “∞” | |
| Conditional programming (IF, ELSE, GOTO…) | ✓ | |
| Look-ahead points, (standard) | 50-1000 (to be set) | |
| Look-ahead points, (option) | 4000 / 6000 | |
| Measuring cycles | ✓ | |
| Advanced measuring cycles | ✓ | |
| Digital twin | option | |
| MECHANICS | Symmetrical structure designed for machining | ✓ |
| Second encoders | ✓ | |
| Hybrid drives on 3 axes | ✓ | |
| Linear axis (7th axis) | option | |
| COMPENSATION TYPES | Backlash | ✓ |
| Geometric | ✓ | |
| Gravity | ✓ | |
| Machining force | ✓ | |
| On-site positioning | option | |
| WORKPIECE MATERIALS | Aluminium, plastics etc. soft materials | ✓ |
| High strength steel | ✓ |
Why Choose a Mobile Robot Machining Station Over Traditional On-site Machining?
Because traditional manual machining is often slow and prone to human error.
MeteCNC® M-ROB50 is a 2030s tool for demanding, automatic on-site machining:
- Eliminate logistical bottlenecks: Heavy, complex workpieces can now be machined on-site without the need for special transport.
- CNC precision: Siemens’ new SINUMERIK MTR technology enables machining of high-strength materials, such as C45 steel, with near CNC-level precision.
- Compact solution: The robot machining station can be easily moved by crane or forklift between different locations within the factory.
- Safety: Mobile, high polycarbonate safety walls ensure the safety of both the machining process and the operator.
- 7th axis: Expanded to 7 axes, the robotic machining station offers versatility and reaches those hard-to-access places that other machines can’t.
Siemens SINUMERIK MTR – The New Standard for Robot Machining
Siemens’ award-winning innovation removes the traditional barriers of robot machining.
The new, intelligent hybrid drive of MTR technology combines the best features of direct and indirect drives:
- Precision and speed
- Rigidity and power
In a robot equipped with MTR, the three lowest main axes feature three torque motors, ensuring that backlash and vibration caused by gearboxes do not affect the machining quality.
Powered by MTR technology, the machining robot remains stable and vibration-free even at high feed rates.
FAQ About Mobile Robot Machining
The primary advantage is the elimination of logistics: extremely heavy workpieces no longer need to be moved, which significantly saves both costs and labor time. Unlike manual on-site machining, the CNC-controlled MeteCNC® M-ROB50 enables easy machining of complex workpiece shapes.
Precision is based on Siemens’ new SINUMERIK MTR technology, which compensates for the robot’s structural flexibility in real-time. The machining station also utilizes second encoders to ensure the robot head is exactly where it needs to be, even during demanding steel milling.
Yes. The station is compact in size (approx. 2 x 3 meter frame). It is equipped with lifting lugs and forklift pockets, so it can be moved to a new workstation by overhead crane or heavy-duty industrial forklift in just a few minutes.
A mobile robot machining station is a high-tech investment. Its price is determined by high-quality components, such as SINUMERIK ONE control and precision robotics, typically reaching several hundred thousand euros. However, the investment pays for itself relatively quickly through logistical savings, reduced lead times, and improved quality.
It depends entirely on the cutting parameters. If necessary, a sufficient amount of additional weights can be added to the machining station to ensure stability and vibration-free processing without floor anchoring.
More information
Present us with your company’s workpiece, production layout, and machining needs.
We manufacture a smart and cost-effective MeteCNC® M-ROB50 robot machining station tailored to your requirements, helping your company gain a sustainable competitive advantage.
Mobile robot machining is an ideal solution for demanding on-site needs in industries such as energy, shipbuilding, and heavy mechanical engineering.
Feel free to ask for more details about our robot machining stations: sales@metecno.fi