FEEDBOT
CNC Machining Centers โ Homag Group
Robot Solutions for the Furniture Industry featuring five- or six-axis robotic handling integrated into CNC processing cells. Enables flexible, automated workpiece processing with intelligent part identification and energy-efficient operation.
FEEDBOT is a robotic automation solution that integrates five- or six-axis robotic handling directly into CNC processing cells, serving as the central control point for flexible, unmanned workpiece handling in furniture manufacturing. The system automates the complete cycle of material feed, positioning, and unload operations, enabling continuous production without manual intervention while maintaining full compatibility with existing CNC control architectures.
The platform accommodates workpieces ranging from 300โ3050 mm in length and 300โ1675 mm in width, with thicknesses between 13โ60 mm, and handles individual parts up to 70 kg. The robot automatically adapts its travel movements and positioning logic to different workpiece geometries without requiring external parameter reconfiguration, utilizing standard EURO pallet (1200 ร 800 ร 144 mm) substrates and supporting stack heights up to 1500 mm. This dimensional flexibility eliminates changeover downtime when switching between part families within compatible size ranges.
FEEDBOT is engineered for medium to industrial-scale furniture producersโparticularly those running multi-shift operations on panel-based, solid wood, or semi-finished components. It delivers value in high-mix, medium-volume environments where labor costs and machine utilization directly impact margins. The system excels in applications requiring consistent part orientation, repeat positioning accuracy, and integration with existing CNC infrastructure, making it particularly suited to cabinet manufacturers, window and door producers, and custom millwork shops operating at 20+ units per shift.
Within the robotic CNC automation class, FEEDBOT differentiates through its plug-and-play integration model and dimension-adaptive control logic, reducing commissioning time compared to custom-programmed cell solutions. Its modular five- or six-axis configuration allows specification matched to part complexity and reach requirements, balancing capital investment against production flexibility.
Technical Specifications
Working Area
| Workpiece Length | 300 - 3050 mm |
| Workpiece Width | 300 - 1675 mm |
| Workpiece Thickness | 13 - 60 mm |
Processing
| Maximum Workpiece Weight | 70 kg |
| Stack Height (incl. subassembly) | 1500 mm |
| Stack Subassembly | EURO pallet (1200 x 800 x 144) |
Applications
window door production
industrial workshopDoor and window frame manufacturers use FEEDBOT to automate the feeding and positioning of stile and rail stock (up to 3050 mm length, 70 kg per piece) through multi-spindle CNC machining centers for mortise cutting, dowel drilling, and profile routing. The system stacks components on EURO pallets to 1500 mm height, optimizing material flow and reducing material-handler labor while maintaining tight tolerances required for frame assembly.
solid wood component handling
medium workshopSolid wood furniture component manufacturers (seat slats, table aprons, curved blanks up to 70 kg) use FEEDBOT to automate CNC shaping, edge profiling, and surface machining while managing the inherent material variability of solid wood. The robot's adaptive positioning ensures consistent grain-relative orientation and tool approach angles, improving surface finish quality while reducing scrap from handling-induced defects.
cabinet making automation
industrial workshopFEEDBOT automates the loading, positioning, and unloading of cabinet panels and components (300โ1675 mm width range, 13โ60 mm thickness) through CNC edge banding, drilling, and profile machining operations. The six-axis configuration provides precise angular positioning for angled cuts and multi-face operations, while automatic program adaptation handles mixed panel sizes within a single production batch without manual setup adjustments, enabling 2โ3 shift unmanned operation on cabinet assembly feed lines.
panel processing high mix
medium workshopCustom millwork and architectural woodworking shops leverage FEEDBOT's dimension-adaptive control to process varied panel sizes and thicknesses (13โ60 mm) through a single CNC cell without program editingโideal for job-shop environments handling kitchen door inserts, decorative panels, and specialty timber components in batches of 20โ200 units. The five-axis option provides cost-effective automation for primarily 2D/2.5D processing while maintaining flexibility for occasional 3D work.
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