Automation and Robot Readiness on Precihole Machines

Automation and Robot Readiness on Precihole Machines

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing world, shop floor efficiency, safety, and productivity are more important than ever. Manual loading, unloading, and material handling can be physically exhausting and time-consuming. Over time, this can result in reduced output, workplace injuries, and inconsistent quality.

To address these challenges, manufacturers are increasingly turning to robotics and automation. These technologies allow 24/7 operation, reduce human error, and enhance safety—especially in critical sectors like medical device manufacturing and defense production, where consistency and reliability are paramount.

Precihole: Leading the Automation Revolution

Precihole Machine Tools, India’s premier deep hole drilling and hole finishing solution provider, has long recognized the value of automation. With over 30 years of machine-building experience, Precihole is at the forefront of automation-ready machinery for deep hole drilling applications across multiple industries.

Whether automating a single machine or creating an integrated cell across multiple stations, Precihole provides flexible, modular solutions to match your factory’s needs.

Seamless Integration with Leading Robotics Systems

Precihole machines come fully equipped to interface with a wide range of industrial robots, including

• Fanuc
• ABB
• Mitsubishi
• Kuka
• Yaskawa

Our machines include all necessary interfacing protocols, sensors, and interlocks, enabling smooth communication between robotics and CNC systems. Combined with Industry 4.0 readiness, this ensures future-proof automation with real-time data visibility and smart diagnostics.

Real-World Automation Use Cases

Here are just a few examples of how Precihole has integrated automation and robotics into real customer applications:

• Robotic Pick-and-Place System for high-volume gun barrel production, complete with automatic door mechanisms and electronic control interfaces
• Line Transfer Automation for skiving and roller burnishing in automotive and hydraulic cylinder manufacturing
• Conveyor and Walking Beam Systems for gun drilling of transmission and gear shafts in the automotive industry
• Gantry-Style Robotic Automation with AI and fuzzy logic for deep hole drilling of billets in seamless tube manufacturing (Oil & Gas sector)
• Fully Automated Transfer Line of 24 Machines for hydraulic steering component production

Built to Run 24/7

Automation features on Precihole machines are:

• Robust and durable for long hours of continuous operation
• Engineered with precision to ensure alignment and repeatability
• Low-maintenance and reliable, minimizing unexpected downtime
• Designed with safety in mind, ensuring operator-free handling with protective interlocks

This makes Precihole solutions ideal for production lines that require uninterrupted operation and maximum output.

Backed by World-Class Infrastructure

Precihole operates from three manufacturing plants in Mumbai, totaling 150,000 sq. ft. of production space. Our team of over 150 engineers and technicians specializes in designing, building, and servicing machines for 150+ applications across 10+ industries.

Our in-house component manufacturing facility and commitment to R&D empower us to rapidly develop and deploy custom automation solutions for customers worldwide.

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