ROBOTIC HYBRID TOOLING CELL

Overview

Robotic Hybrid Tooling Cell
Additive Deposition + CNC Finishing on a Single Robotic Platform
To address complex tooling requirements beyond conventional machine geometries, DELTASYS E-FORMING offers a Robotic Hybrid Tooling Cell that combines large-format material deposition and precision CNC machining on a single, flexible robotic platform.
At the heart of this system is an industrial robotic arm, equipped with automatic tool-changing capability, allowing it to perform two critical operations sequentially—additive build-up followed by subtractive finishing—without manual intervention.

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Step 1: Robotic Additive Deposition
The robotic arm is fitted with a high-output composite deposition head, enabling free-form material deposition in multiple orientations. Unlike conventional gantry systems, the robotic architecture allows:

Multi-axis and angular printing, enabling material to be deposited at optimized angles
Hollow and rib-reinforced structures, reducing material consumption while maintaining strength
Complex geometries and undercuts that are difficult or impossible to achieve with linear-axis machines
Efficient material placement, especially for large patterns, core boxes, and mold segments

Angular deposition not only improves structural integrity but also minimizes internal stresses and significantly reduces build time and material usage.
Step 2: Automatic Tool Change & CNC Finishing
Once deposition is complete, the robot automatically switches from the deposition head to a CNC machining head. The same printed component is then: