Robotics & Automation Manufacturing
Custom precision components and assemblies for robotic cells, end-of-arm tools, and automation systems — routed in-house or through certified Canadian partners.
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Overview
Robotics and automation systems demand repeatable, high-precision components and robust mechanical design. Pearson Manufacturing supports these programs with a hybrid fulfillment model — routing work to the best-fit path (in-house or via vetted Canadian partners) while keeping QA, documentation, and communication under one roof.
Quick Specs
| Workstream | Best For | Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prototype EOAT | Trials, short runs, concept grippers | Fast | Iterative DFM, quick material swaps |
| Production EOAT | Repeatable jaws, plates, nests | Medium | Jigs/fixtures, serialized spares |
| Cell Structures | Bases, pedestals, guarding | Medium | Coatings, labeling, cable routing |
| Precision Mechanisms | Slides, gear/shaft sets | Fast | TIR/runout control, lubrication notes |
Capabilities We Provide Access To
- Precision CNC milling/turning for grippers, brackets, plates, and tool changers
- Custom EOAT build: fingers, vacuum/sensor mounts, quick-change plates
- Robotic cell frames, bases, guarding, and modular subassemblies
- High-tolerance shafting, keyways, splines, and gear hobbing/broaching (by routing)
- Wire/sinker EDM for inserts, wear features, and trapped geometries
- Laser marking/engraving, serialization, and color-coded hardware
- Turnkey sub-assembly with torque procedures and fit/alignment checks
- Documentation packages: CoC, material certs, inspection reports
DFM & Integration Tips
- Define a clear datum scheme for jaws/nests; use dowel pins and slip fits for repeatable changeovers.
- Standardize fasteners and hole patterns across EOAT families to reduce setup time and inventory.
- Add cable/pneumatic management features (chamfers, radius reliefs, tie points) to prevent wear.
- Avoid trapped fasteners; allow tool access from one side and specify minimum wrench clearances.
- Call out allowable TIR/runout for rotating couplers and specify balance grade when applicable.
- Provide stack-up analysis for assemblies with bearings/linears; note preload and lubrication.
We’ll review your model/drawing, datum scheme, balance/runout targets, and assembly notes, then confirm achievable specs and routing (in-house or partner) before kickoff.
Why Partner with Pearson?
- Hybrid routing: in-house builds or certified Canadian partners under one QA umbrella
- Fast prototype-to-production handoff with repeatable fixtures and documentation
- Precision inspection data for critical fits, TIR/runout, and balance as required
- Designed for integrator speed: kitting, labeling, and standardized hardware
- Consolidated logistics and on-time delivery across mixed fulfillment paths
Equipment Used In-House or By Our Partners
- 5-axis CNC machining centers and multi-axis lathes
- Wire & sinker EDM, surface/cylindrical grinding
- Robotic & manual welding cells; powder coat lines (by routing)
- Gear hobbing/broaching (by routing) and precision turning
- Assembly benches with torque tools and vision aids
- CMMs, optical measurement, and laser scanning (by routing)
Typical Robotics Applications
- End-of-arm tooling: gripper fingers, nests, couplers, and adapter plates
- Robot pedestals, bases, guarding subframes, and modular cell hardware
- Sensor/vision mounts, actuator brackets, and cable management trays
- Precision slides, keyed shafts, spline hubs, and timing components
- Conveyor interface modules and fixture plates for integration
- Quick-change plates and tool-changer accessories
Robotics & Automation FAQs
Do you fabricate entire robotic cells?
We can build bases, frames, guarding, EOAT, and mechanical subassemblies — routed in-house or through vetted Canadian partners. Controls/integration are handled by your automation provider.
Can you design EOAT or only build to print?
We primarily build to print and provide DFM suggestions. For concept support, share payload, CG, cycle time, and interface details and we’ll collaborate on manufacturable solutions.
Is everything made in-house?
Not always. Some components are produced at our Ontario facility; others are fulfilled through qualified partners. Pearson manages quoting, QA, documentation, and logistics end-to-end.
What inspection data can you provide?
CMM/optical reports, balance/runout checks, torque/alignment records, and CoC/material certs — aligned to your acceptance criteria.
How should I scope my RFQ?
Include CAD + PDF with GD&T, datum scheme, materials/finishes, allowable TIR/runout, assembly notes (torque/lube), and target schedule. Start your automation quote — include materials/finishes, datum scheme, allowable TIR/runout, assembly notes (torque/lube), and schedule.
Ready for Precision Automation Parts?
Share your drawings and cell requirements — we’ll route to the right process path and return a fast, detailed quote.
Request an Automation Quote