Case Study: Kemco Manufacturing achieves lights-out aerospace machining with FANUC America robotic CNC tending

Kemco Manufacturing wins aerospace contract with FANUC by automating lights-out CNC machining

Kemco Manufacturing, an aerospace machining shop, faced the challenge of integrating automation to stay competitive and win a large aerospace contract. They needed a fully autonomous system to achieve high, consistent standards and maintain accurate production without manual intervention. To address this, they partnered with FANUC America Corporation and its authorized system integrator, Industrial Tool, Inc.

FANUC America implemented a robotic machining and tending solution featuring an M-710iC robot assisted by 3D vision to tend a lathe and two mills. This unattended cell eliminated human error, creating substantial repeatability and quality benefits. The solution enabled Kemco to submit a competitive and profitable winning bid for the aerospace contract by guaranteeing the delivery of consistent, high-quality parts. The integration also increased overall productivity and efficiency for their operations.

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