The Swing Arm Robot can move backward or forward at a rate of 3,937 IPM within a motion block to simplify teaching and operating functions. Swinging left and right with an indexable robot hand, the robot allows pass through of parts from one machining cell to another from robot to robot, without the need for a pick and place station. In-process, post-process gauging or other peripheral equipment can easily be added to the system with accessibility by the Fuji robot at the front, back, left and right of the machine. The robot travels along the traverse axis for easy access of workpieces by the operator.