Built for Machinists, by Machinists
Standardized CNC Automation That Moves With Your Production
VersaBuilt builds robotic automation systems for CNC mills and lathes that are fast to install, easy to run, and simple to adapt as your part mix, volumes, and priorities change.
Trusted by high-mix machine shops across North America
WHY VERSABUILT
Automation That Adapts to Your Shop, Not the Other Way Around
VersaBuilt delivers standardized automation systems for CNC mills and lathes. You can add and change parts through an intuitive interface, adapt automation to existing workflows, and keep more spindle hours productive, without turning every application into a custom integration project.
Part mix changes. Volumes move. Priorities shift. VersaBuilt systems are designed to change with your production instead of locking you into one dedicated job.
Schedule an Automation ConsultationKey Advantages
- ✓Add new parts and save reusable job configurations
- ✓Run standard workflows without robot programming
- ✓Automate vertical and horizontal CNC mills and CNC lathes
- ✓Apply automation to many new and legacy CNCs, subject to compatibility review
- ✓Choose self-installation or VersaBuilt installation (50% of systems are self-installed)
- ✓Enable remote troubleshooting and software updates with your approval
- ✓Option for semi-standard systems for applications that require custom processes
OUR SYSTEMS
Mill Automation System
With versatile gripper and workholding options, including MultiGrip Grippers & Workholding, DuoGrip Double-Headed Grippers, and ZPS Vise/Pallet Loading, VersaBuilt Mill Automation Systems enable CNC production in dedicated and high-mix environments.
MultiGrip
MultiGrip Mill System
MultiGrip simplifies Op 1 to Op 2 transfers, allowing fast changeovers and efficient production with simple soft jaw cutting and parameter entry.
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DuoGrip
DuoGrip Mill System
DuoGrip provides a safe, high-speed, single-operation tending solution that's ideal for streamlined, consistent part loading and unloading.
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ZPS
ZPS Mill System
ZPS (zero point system) delivers rapid, repeatable fixturing and minimal setup times, making it easy to automate even complex or varied jobs.
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OUR SYSTEMS
Lathe Automation System
With DuoGrip Grippers, Lathe Automation is enabled for fast-exchange processing of single operation parts. Process options include single operation parts, two-operation parts that require a regrip to flip parts for second-side processing on single-spindle lathes, and part unloading on bar-feeder lathes.
DuoGrip
DuoGrip Lathe System
The DuoGrip Gripper uses exchangeable fingers to handle shafts and pucks of nearly any shape.
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MEET THE TEAM
Expert Guides Every Step of the Way
Machinists and engineers who understand the issues you are facing, because they have solved them themselves.
Al Youngwerth
Founder, Chairman & CTO
We enjoy solving problems. We have developed fast, low-cost ways to tend your CNC machine. If there is a good way to make something better, we are going to pursue it.
Ben Blaine
President
We are machinists and engineers solving problems for machines and engineers. We understand the issues you are facing.
Brian Havey
Chief Commercial Officer
We have developed systems that can help you transform your shop. Our technology allows you to change workholding in minutes.
Here's What People Say
Shops like yours are running lights-out with VersaBuilt automation.
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We're running new parts in 30 minutes, from when we decide to implement the part to when it's running on the machine.
Sam Pickman
Co-Founder, Allied Cycle Works
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The system has performed extremely well and is helping us increase the efficiency in our production.
Stefan Orn Kristiansson
Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Ossur
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We've been successful with 12 new parts and will continue to do more as time progresses.
Leo Boucher
Machine Shop Manager, Shield Arms
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VersaBuilt has a system where they have their vises, their grippers, and a complete package for us to integrate.
Michael Yarur
Owner, Innovative Fabrication