Hybrid Automation

Hybrid automation with raw part handling.

Automated workpiece feeding from the very start.

In modern manufacturing environments, process optimization begins even before machining. With EROWA’s raw part handling solutions, you can automate workpiece feeding to CNC machines – from single parts to production runs.

The result: fewer manual interventions, higher machine availability, and end-to-end process control.

Your benefits at a glance:

  • Manual loading of CNC machines with raw materials
  • Automated workpiece feeding – including in mixed-mode operation with pallets
  • Identification and sorting of raw parts via RFID, QR codes, or engraving
  • Flexible changeovers for batch and component changes
  • Integration into hybrid automation with combined handling systems

Combined blank and pallet handling for consistent process reliability

Seamless combination of systems

EROWA's blank automation system can be completely combined with pallet handling and zero-point clamping systems. This creates an end-to-end production chain - from raw part pick-up to final inspection.

Precise positioning & clear identification

Workpieces are precisely clamped close to the blank, exactly positioned and clearly identified. This creates transparency and meets the requirements of audit-compliant manufacturing processes.

Ideal for production with many variants

Whether a high number of variants, low-manned shifts or small quantities: Workpiece blank automation ensures efficient drains and a safe workpiece transfer within the entire process chain.

Fields of application

CNC Machining with a wide range of variants

Unattended shifts and lights-out production

Workpiece automation for small batch sizes

Combined raw part and pallet handling for flexible processes

Advantages of EROWA Hybrid Automation with raw part handling

High flexibility

With up to nine drawers, the drawer magazine can be freely configured to the sizes of the parts to be processed and offers a large work supply for bridging unmanned shifts or production over the weekend. Depending on requirements, application-specific grid plates for raw parts or mold nests for semi-finished parts are integrated.

Stable clamping

The gripper automatically adapts to the size and geometry of the workpiece. After removal from the drawer magazine, the workpiece is precisely inserted into the centric clamp in the screwdriving station and clamped with the desired torque. The screwdriving station can be individually configured depending on the model of centric clamp used.

Everything at a glance

Seamless integration into the EROWA JMS 4.0 ProductionLine control system – intuitive operation via the touch monitor directly on the drawer magazine. Always in view: current drawer loads and automatic validation of space conflicts.

The EROWA raw part handling system enables us to produce more in the same amount of time - without manual changeover and with complete process control.
Daniele Pavese
Managing Director Pavese AG

Brochure EROWA Hybrid Automation

  

FAQ - Raw part handling

Yes. With the EROWA JMS® 4.0 process control software, all steps of the production chain can be controlled centrally - from the raw part to clamping and palletizing to milling, turning, measuring, eroding or testing.
The entire process chain is mapped, monitored and documented in a traceable manner in one system.

Yes. Thanks to intelligent recognition systems (engraving, RFID, camera), automatic sorting and allocation can take place.

EROWA offers systems for combined raw part and pallet handling - ideal for changing batch sizes and production types.