FANUC material removal robots automate cutting, grinding, deburring, polishing, sanding, buffing, deflashing and other finishing processes with exceptional consistency and precision. Whether you're looking for a robotic deburring system, polishing robot, grinding robot or complete robotic material removal solution, FANUC offers industry-leading robots, force sensing and vision technologies to improve quality, productivity and worker safety.
From compact finishing operations to heavy-duty machining and cutting applications, FANUC offers robots designed to deliver precision, consistency and productivity. Explore some of our most popular robotic solutions for material removal, deburring, grinding, sanding and polishing applications.
FANUCs LR Mate Series robots are your best compact robot solution for fast handling and processing parts up to 7 kg across a whole range of industries.
FANUC collaborative robots deliver safe, high‑precision automation with flexible payloads and easy integration for any production environment.
The FANUC M-810 Series delivers high-accuracy, heavy-duty machining with rigid design and precision control for demanding applications.
FANUC M-710 Series robots handle 12–70 kg with a slim wrist, fast speeds, and up to 3.1 m reach, delivering flexible, high-performance automation.
Achieve greater accuracy, consistency and process control with FANUC's integrated vision and force sensing technologies. Designed specifically for robotic material removal applications, these advanced accessories help optimize deburring, grinding, sanding, polishing and cutting operations.
iRVision is FANUC’s unique, fully-integrated visual detection system that enables FANUC robots to see - making production faster, smarter and more reliable.
FANUC Force Sensors give robots a human-like sense of touch with 6-axis force and torque detection for precise, reliable performance.
Material removal robots are used to automate processes such as deburring, grinding, polishing, sanding, cutting and deflashing. FANUC robotic material removal solutions combine advanced robotics, force sensing and vision technologies to improve part quality, increase throughput and enhance worker safety.
Robotic deburring removes burrs, sharp edges and excess material from machined, cast and stamped parts. FANUC deburring robots deliver consistent edge quality, improved productivity and safer operations across a wide range of manufacturing applications.
Robotic grinding automates the removal of welds, surface imperfections and excess material. FANUC grinding robots use precise motion control and force sensing to achieve repeatable results while improving productivity and part quality.
Robotic polishing systems create consistent, high-quality surface finishes on metal, plastic and composite parts. FANUC polishing robots help manufacturers improve finish quality, reduce labor requirements and increase production throughput.
Robotic sanding improves finishing consistency while reducing worker exposure to dust, vibration and repetitive tasks. FANUC sanding robots maintain controlled pressure to produce uniform finishes on wood, metal, plastic and composite materials.
Robotic cutting systems provide flexible automation for laser, plasma and waterjet cutting applications. FANUC cutting robots deliver precise motion control, improved accuracy and reduced material waste across a variety of industries.
Robotic deflashing removes excess flash from molded and cast components with speed and consistency. FANUC robots automate the process to improve quality, reduce cycle times and support high-volume production environments.
Material removal robots help manufacturers improve quality, increase production efficiency and create safer working environments. By automating repetitive and labor-intensive finishing processes, robotic systems deliver consistent results while reducing operational challenges.
Achieve consistent finishes, tighter tolerances and repeatable results across every part with precision robotic motion and advanced process control.
Reduce cycle times and increase throughput by automating deburring, grinding, sanding, polishing and cutting processes.
Remove employees from hazardous environments involving dust, noise, sharp edges and repetitive tasks while improving workplace ergonomics.
Address labor shortages and reduce reliance on manual finishing operations with flexible automation solutions.
Maintain uniform pressure, motion and tool paths using integrated force sensing and vision technologies.
Adapt to a wide range of part sizes, materials and finishing requirements with scalable robotic material removal solutions.
FANUC’s solutions for robotic deburring systems provide manufacturers with the quality, consistency and output they need. Our LR Mate 200iD series is a popular deburring robot due to its compact design and flexibility. We also have a variety of deburring robots that can work with both medium and very large part deburring. No matter what size part you may have, or what material your part is comprised of, we're sure to have the industrial robots or collaborative robots to help fit your robotic deburring needs.
FANUC robots load CNCs, deburr parts, feed a washer, and load a press, with smart routing for part selection and handling of rejected pieces.
Video courtesy of Turn Key Solutions - Germantown
A FANUC R‑2000iC/210F robot transfers parts through brushing, deburring, chamfering, and blow‑off operations in an automated process cell.
Video courtesy of FLT / Fibro Laepple Technology Inc
Automated wheel deburring uses ATI radially compliant tools to maintain consistent contact and achieve uniform deburring results.
Video courtesy of iA-ROBOTICS
Robotic deburring systems remove excess material from crankshafts using controlled, repeatable motion for consistent edge finishing.
Video courtesy of Acme Manufacturing Co
FANUC LR Mate robots deburr gears using controlled motion to remove burrs and ensure consistent edge finishing.
Video courtesy of Matrix Design
An automated deburring system uses a FANUC LR Mate robot and Abtex Tri‑Ten planetary brushes to deburr parts on a moving table.
Video courtesy of Abtex, LLC
FANUC robots gauge, laser mark, machine tend, deburr, and shuttle parts through a fully automated inspection and finishing process.
Video courtesy of Matrix Design
Robotic sanding systems give manufacturers the opportunity to improve the speed and accuracy for sanding parts while improving worker safety by removing employees from potentially dangerous work areas where dust and debris can pose serious hazards to a person’s health and mitigating those risks with sanding robots. Sanding operations that include robotics can be equipped with pressure sensing technology in order to achieve the perfect robotically sanded finish to your parts.
An adaptive sanding system performs a 3D scan, creates automated sanding paths, and finishes parts using closed‑loop control tied to CAD models.
Video courtesy of Aerobotix Inc.
A flexible robotic sanding system automatically finishes automotive and marine trim parts using quick‑change fixtures and two‑sided part rotation.
Video courtesy of Pioneer Industrial Systems LLC
Using FANUC Integrated Force Sensing, a robotic sanding system performs controlled material removal to achieve consistent surface finishes.
Video courtesy of Remtec
A FANUC P‑350 paint robot performs robotic sanding and coating with automatic tool change in a single finishing demonstration cell.
Two FANUC M‑10iA robots use force sensing to sand wood chairs, adapting pressure in real time while identifying parts via RFID.
Video courtesy of Remtec
Robotic cutting systems reduce cutting errors and product waste, while improving speed, precision and accuracy. Cutting robot systems can also be customized and pre-engineered with different robot cutter tools based on the type of product, its material, size, and the type of robotic cutting for your specific workpiece. FANUC will listen to your needs, then work with you to decide which cutting robot and cutting tool is exactly right for your specifications and requirements. Cutting robot systems also improve worker safety by removing employees from hazardous work areas.
PCR42 is a robotic plasma cutting system using CNC control and laser measurement to cut structural steel with fast, vibration‑free 7‑axis motion.
Video courtesy of Prodevco
Four FANUC M-20 robots laser cutting a metal part.
Video courtesy of Shape Process Automation
A FANUC LR Mate 200iD robot performs plasma cutting on sheet metal with precise, repeatable motion for accurate part profiles.
Video courtesy of elliTek
This solution uses robotic waterjet cutting to deliver flexible, automated material cutting with high accuracy and scalable output.
Video courtesy of Shape Process Automation
A FANUC M‑710iC robot performs automated plasma cutting on long metal pipes with coordinated rotation and laser‑guided positioning.
Video courtesy of ARC Specialties Inc.
FANUC polishing robots are used by manufacturers to achieve custom finishes with uncompromised consistency that do not sacrifice finish quality for output. Our robots are used in automated polishing systems for any size manufacturer, producing a mix of consistent superior surface finishes with excellent production rates. We’ll listen to your needs, then work together to customize a robotic polishing system that maximizes productivity and quality.
A FANUC R‑2000 robot polishes wheel hubs using controlled motion to achieve consistent surface finish and edge quality.
Video courtesy of Acme Manufacturing Co
A FANUC LR Mate robot uses force sensing and belt sanding to finish knee implants, followed by polishing and automated visual inspection.
Video courtesy of AV&R
Video courtesy of Acme Manufacturing Co
A FANUC LR Mate robot uses force sensing and belt sanding to finish knee implants, followed by polishing and automated visual inspection.
Video courtesy of AV&R
Dual FANUC M‑710iC robots polish golf club driver heads using wet abrasive belts with servo‑controlled compliance and synchronized robot handoffs.
Video courtesy of Acme Manufacturing Co
This BF‑X 200‑c system performs blade profiling and polishing in one cell to improve autonomy and streamline finishing.
Video courtesy of AV&R
A FANUC R‑2000 robot polishes automotive running boards using controlled motion to achieve consistent surface finish.
Video courtesy of Acme Manufacturing Co
Robotic and AI‑driven technology automates fan blade MRO to improve repair accuracy, reduce scrap, and extend component service life.
Video courtesy of AV&R
If you have a challenge where automation can help with a material removal process, FANUC America has the experience and expertise to work with you, listen to your needs, and work together to develop a solution that will increase productivity and overall profitability. Other robotic finishing solutions with which we have decades of experience include buffing, deflashing, degating, gouging, grinding, routering, milling, drilling and much, much more.
A FANUC LR Mate 200iD cuts, grinds, and finishes metal blades using multiple tools in a compact cell, delivering consistent abrasive removal automation.
Video courtesy of AV&R
Video courtesy of Acme Manufacturing Co
A FANUC LR Mate 200iD with force sensing sharpens dies through automated grinding and polishing, ensuring precise geometry and consistent, repeatable quality.
Video courtesy of Nautilus Systems
A robotic saw integrates with die casting lines to remove gates and risers using dual spindles, servo rotation, and automated part handling.
Video courtesy of Kinemetrix
A FANUC M‑20 robot drills, taps, and deflashes parts in an automated machining and finishing process.
Video courtesy of Pioneer Industrial Systems LLC
FANUC M‑710iC robots perform automated weld grinding to remove excess material and achieve consistent surface finish.
Video courtesy of Acme Manufacturing Co
An automated parts washing system uses a FANUC Paint Mate robot to wash and reposition parts inside an intrinsically safe stainless steel enclosure.
Video courtesy of Prime Test Automation
AGT’s GougeMaster uses a FANUC ARC Mate robot to perform robotic plasma‑arc gouging for weld removal, back gouging, and joint preparation.
Video courtesy of AGT Robotics
The BF‑X 500 uses a FANUC M‑20iB/25 robot to automate profiling, polishing, blending, and deburring in a robotic finishing cell.
Video courtesy of AV&R
AV&R’s BrainWave software coordinates machine components through a single interface, managing automation processes across the entire system.
Video courtesy of AV&R
Discover how companies are using FANUC material removal robots to automate deburring, sanding, polishing, cutting and finishing processes while improving productivity, consistency and worker safety.
GM partnered with 3M and Inovision to automate paint inspection and repair on a moving line, delivering consistent finishes, lower costs, and reduced reliance on manual inspection.
Facing labor shortages and inconsistent finishes, Gupta Permold automated beam sanding with a robotic cell — boosting throughput, improving surface quality, and reducing hands‑on labor.
Discover how robotic beveling transformed Sydor Optics’ manual process, freeing employees for higher‑value work while reducing rework and increasing overall throughput.
By adopting robotic sanding, Cripps & Sons transformed a labor‑intensive bottleneck — reducing costs, improving finish quality, and scaling production without sacrificing craftsmanship.
Performance Composites automated fiberglass finishing with a FANUC CRX and GrayMatter Robotics, improving surface quality and consistency while eliminating demanding manual sanding tasks.
Learn more about robotic material removal, including deburring, grinding, polishing, sanding, cutting and other automated finishing applications. Find answers to common questions about robotic systems, technologies and implementation.
A material removal robot is an industrial robot that removes excess material from a workpiece through operations such as grinding, sanding, deburring, polishing, cutting, buffing, drilling or deflashing. Robotic material removal improves consistency, productivity and worker safety.
Robotic material removal is the process of using industrial robots to remove excess material from a workpiece through cutting, grinding, sanding, deburring, polishing, buffing or deflashing operations. Material removal robots improve quality, consistency and worker safety while increasing production throughput.
Robotic deburring is commonly used in automotive, aerospace, fabricated metals, medical device, casting and machining industries where consistent edge finishing is critical.
Yes. Robotic polishing systems use force sensing and vision technology to maintain consistent pressure and deliver repeatable surface finishes on metal, plastic, composite and medical components.
Robotic sanding improves finish quality, reduces labor requirements, increases throughput and removes workers from dusty and repetitive sanding operations.
Robotic grinding removes larger amounts of material to shape a part or remove welds, while robotic polishing creates a smooth, refined surface finish after grinding operations are complete.
Yes. Collaborative robots such as the FANUC CRX Series can perform sanding, polishing and light finishing applications while working safely alongside operators.
PVC pipe is cut, heated, molded, cooled, and quenched; a SCARA robot transfers parts, and a CRX packs accepted pieces for final sealing.
Video courtesy of Delta Technology LLC
The Newton Laser Cutting System enables ultra‑fast, vibration‑free robotic laser cutting using patented technology that isolates feedback from the robot.
Video courtesy of Shape Process Automation
A FANUC R-2000iB/210F polishes automotive wheels.
Video courtesy of Acme Manufacturing Co
Plug-and-play robotic sanding system with FANUC cobot for consistent finishes, reduced labor, and fast deployment in woodworking shops.
FANUC’s Flexible Robotic Wet Machining boosts precision, safety, and automation — offering a scalable, adaptable solution for modern industrial production
