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Automation for machine tools

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Introduction
The document explores the impact of automation in the metalworking sector, focusing on the integration of KUKA robots to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability. It emphasizes achieving high-quality metal machining and maximizing return on investment through intelligent automation solutions.

Maximizing Productivity
KUKA robots optimize machine tool operations, reducing reject rates and production cycle times. Their flexibility and adaptability lead to shorter lead times and higher precision, providing competitive advantages.

Operational Efficiency
Operating 24/7, KUKA robots increase throughput by 50% and reduce machining times by 17%. They handle tasks like drilling and deburring, allowing machine tools to focus on precision tasks, ensuring reliability and precision.

Redefining Production Processes
Robots integrated with autonomous platforms create a flexible production process, independent of machine positioning, using laser scanners for navigation to enhance productivity and safety.

KUKA Robot Portfolio
KUKA offers a wide range of robots, from small to heavy payload models, including the KR AGILUS, KR CYBERTECH, and KR QUANTEC series, providing tailored solutions for various manufacturing needs.

Control and Programming
KUKA smartPAD and KUKA.PLC mxAutomation simplify robot control and programming, making it accessible to users without specialized knowledge, allowing intuitive operation and integration with existing tools.

KUKA SmartProduction
This software enables real-time monitoring and control of production data, supporting Industrie 4.0 initiatives by digitizing processes and providing insights into production efficiency.

Automation Applications
KUKA robots automate tasks such as tool changing, measurement, and pallet handling, enhancing productivity and efficiently handling small batch sizes.

Conclusion
The document highlights the potential of KUKA robots to transform metalworking processes by increasing productivity, reducing costs, and maintaining high-quality standards, offering significant efficiency and competitiveness advantages.

Overview
The document provides an overview of KUKA's automation solutions, including the KR C4 controller, KR FORTEC series, and various service and application packages.

KR C4 Controller
Designed for future automation needs, the KR C4 reduces integration, maintenance, and servicing costs, enhancing system efficiency and flexibility.

KR FORTEC Series
Tailored for heavy-duty tasks, the KR FORTEC series handles payloads between 360 to 600 kg with precision, ideal for new cell concepts and linear units.

KUKA Service
KUKA emphasizes service quality throughout the product lifecycle, offering global customer service, a network of system partners, best practice concepts, and 24-hour support.

KUKA Milling Package
This package includes a high-precision robot with a spindle, software, controller, and frequency converter, suitable for machining various materials.

KUKA Function and Technology Packages
These packages enable robots to perform industry-specific functions within automation solutions.

KUKA Linear Units
Available in different sizes and payload categories, these units are compatible with various robot series.

KUKA ready2grip and ready2pilot
The ready2grip package is a pre-configured solution for handling tasks, while the ready2pilot package includes an intuitive teaching device.

Disclaimer
Product details are for informational purposes and do not guarantee characteristics. The extent of goods delivered is determined by specific contracts, and technical alterations are subject to change.

Contact Information
For more information, visit KUKA's website and social media channels.
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Increased productivity for you �Automation for machine tools

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Generate new potential for growth. Fast, simple, cost-effective The metalworking sector is currently undergoing a profound change. Regardless of how the market changes, however, top quality in metal machining will always be the priority. But what if in addition to achieving the required quality you could also record high profitability? Intelligent automation solutions with KUKA give your machine tools the capability to work more precisely, more quickly and more efficiently than ever. Not just sometime down the road, but now. That’s because our concepts are integrated into existing production...

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Maximize productivity with KUKA robots Make full use of your machine tools’ potential. The key objective of the metalworking sector is clearly defined: despite ever more complex components, produce profitably, efficiently, and with high quality – while also offering extremely short delivery times. The challenge is not easy, but we can help you overcome it. With robot-based automation solutions you will secure substantial increases in productivity, maximum return on capital and hence a clear competitive advantage. Optimum throughput Increase your return on investment Smooth production Reduced...

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17% shorter machining times With KUKA robots, you gain valuable time. 50% higher throughput Achieved by 24-hour operation Where accuracy of the machine tool is not required, the robot takes over tasks such as drilling, brushing and deburring of the machine. This reduces the spindle run time per part. In KUKA’s own production operations for instance, this cuts the machining time per component from 48 to 40 minutes at a machining center. KUKA robots: working for you non-stop. Where productivity is concerned, every second counts. KUKA robots enable you to fully exploit the potential of your machine...

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E F G H KR QUANTEC ultra Reach / payload Find out more about the KUKA robot portfolio on pages 18 - 19. Increased productivity for you_Automation for machine tools The KUKA robot portfolio With such a large selection, there is no need to compromise. Entrust your automation to high-performance professionals. The KUKA robot portfolio - from the KR AGILUS series to the KR titan series - offers an unequaled breadth of choice which will fully satisfy your needs and desire for an efficient and cost-effective solution. Pneumatic grippers Dress package o Options: + • Blow-out nozzle ready2_grip including...

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KUKA smartPAD, KUKA ready2�pilot and KUKA.HMI Everything under control, simple and absolutely effective Everything under control With the 8.4" touch display, the integrated keys and the mouse, you have your robots fully under control at all times. The optional HMI plug-in provides a simple control screen which shows only those elements that the machine operator requires for his or her daily work; the training requirement is minimal. Data archiving and data updates are child’s play, thanks to the integrated USB port. KUKA robots perform machining tasks like machine tools – and can be programmed...

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KUKA.PLC mxAutomation Personnel and machines understand KUKA robots immediately. KUKA has developed its KUKA.PLC mxAutomation software as the interface between robots and PLC controllers in order to make it as easy as possible for companies and employees to work with their robots. Programming is performed in the familiar PLC programming environment; operation and diagnosis are performed easily via the user interface – even by those with no special knowledge of robot programming. The incorporation of a KUKA robot into the SINUMERIK world, as offered by Siemens®, opens up a further range of possibilities:...

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Real added value for your production and your employees KUKA SmartProduction allows you to access and evaluate your usage and consumption-related production data from anywhere and at any time - right down to the smallest detail. Designed for maximum freedom, this important tool can be incorporated into the hardware environments in your production, irrespective of the manufacturer and sector. The leap into automation was not easy, but it has paid off for your company. Now all you need is software for the easy and reliable digital networking of all of your robots and machines in order to meet your requirements...

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Automation for machine tools Use robots to tap their full potential There is potential for productivity and profitability in every manufacturing step. KUKA robots allow you to make full use of that potential, because they can automate a large number of processes. As well as the established tasks of loading and unloading machines, other tasks such as deburring, marking, measuring and tool changing can be added. You can increase productivity still further by linking different machines by means of a robot. This enables you to fully exploit their capabilities. Scan here to see KUKA robots in motion:...

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The spectrum of KUKA robots Exactly the right size and function for you KR AGILUS The KR AGILUS enables you to tap new fields of application through its versatility. Irrespective of the installation position – whether on the floor, ceiling or wall – it offers utmost precision in confined spaces thanks to its integrated energy supply system and service-­ roven p KR C4 controller. This robot is a WP variant specially designed for use within machine tools. KR CYBERTECH nano The specialized process robots of the KR CYBERTECH nano product family are perfectly tailored to handle small components. Benefit...

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www.kuka.com/contacts www.facebook.com/KUKA.Robotics www.youtube.com/kukarobotgroup Details provided about the properties and usability of the products are purely for information purposes and do not constitute a guarantee of these characteristics. The extent of goods delivered is determined by the subject matter of the specific contract. No liability accepted for errors or omissions. Subject to technical alterations. © 2017 KUKA Twitter: @kuka_roboticsEN

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