The truth about robotic ROI

The saying goes, “The first step is always the hardest.” This belief rings true for many CNC machine shop owners across the nation when it comes to innovation. Staying up to date with advancing technology in manufacturing can be intimidating, but refusing to do so can be detrimental to the future of the CNC machining industry.

Small and midsize manufacturers often hesitate to consider CNC automation because of the upfront costs. Undoubtedly, this hesitation is justified completely. It is hard to imagine the return on investment for robotic process automation. Luckily for machine shop owners, now they don’t have to imagine it. Although exact calculations vary per company, ROI calculators have gained popularity for proving quick ROI for CNC automation processes in the manufacturing industry. For most companies, this means having a robotic investment pay off in as little as six months.

Recent market changes have contributed to the massively increased ROI that machine shops receive when they automate. These changes include increased labor costs, large variations in production demand, a lack of skilled machinists and, most recently, the effect of the coronavirus on the workforce. Without participating in advanced technology, shops run the risk of being outperformed by competitors in a global industry.

Equipment make: RoboJob-USA
Equipment model: Turn-Assist 200 i
CNC machine make: Haas Automation Inc.
CNC machine model: ST-20SS
CNC machine model year: 2012
Shifts per day: 1.5
Shifts per week: five
Productivity increase: 65%
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