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KUKA Genius D

KUKA Genius D

KUKA Genius D

Product catalog summary
Overview
The KUKA Genius D is a double-head friction welding machine designed for applications requiring double welds. It offers maximum efficiency by allowing simultaneous welding at both ends of a component in a single cycle.

Industries & Applications
The machine is suitable for various industries, including automotive (camshafts, drive shafts, axles), construction (truck axles, piston rods, hydraulic cylinders), and metal industry (shafts, heat exchangers, tools).

System Architecture
The system features a compact design (22 m²) with large operator doors for quick setup and ergonomic operation. It includes an electronically controlled hydraulic system that saves up to 20% energy.

Features & Functions
Key configurable functions include an automatically adjustable backstop, defined-angle positioning, component lifter, automatic operator door, user management with EKS chip, weld data export, data matrix code interface, and readiness for Industry 4.0 with OPC UA.

Control & Operation
The machine is operated via a touch panel, offering intuitive control and comprehensive reporting with real-time data analysis for 12 weld parameters.

Technical Data
Specifications include a forge force of 12 – 300 kN, a maximum spindle speed of 3,000 1/min, and a footprint of approximately 22.0 m². The machine dimensions are approximately 8,600 × 2,550 × 2,550 mm, with a weight of about 23,000 kg.

Optional Packages
Optional packages are available to enhance productivity, including cycle time reduction, production optimization, and turning unit packages.

Scope of Supply
The supply includes the machine, component-specific tooling, process validation, project management, machine acceptance, and a CE certificate. A version based on UL standards is available upon request.
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Catalog excerpts

KUKA Genius D-1

Based on the modular system of the Genius product family, the new KUKA Genius D double-head friction welding machine is the ideal solution for applications with double welds. Available as KUKA Genius D power, it makes for maximum efficiency, allowing simultaneous welding of the component at both ends in a single work cycle (one-pass productivity). Industries & applications The KUKA Genius D features the latest, industry-proven technology modules and, with a forge force of 1.2 - 30 tonnes, can be used for a wide range of components in diverse industries, e.g.: • Automotive - Camshafts - Drive / prop shafts - Axles • Construction industry - Truck axles - Piston rods - Hydraulic cylinders • Metal industry - Shafts - Heat exchangers - Tools System architecture The newly designed system architecture enables a highly compact configuration (22 m2). The two large operator doors allow fast set-up, loading and unloading optimized in terms of cycle time, and ergonomic working. Similarly, the higher machine performance, ease of transportation (container dimensions), optimized cabling, reduced footprint and shorter commissioning time significantly enhance the cost efficiency of the Genius D. The electronically controlled hydraulic system additionally saves up to 20 % energy. Features & functions Numerous functions can be individually configured: • Automatically adjustable backstop (ABS) • Defined-angle positioning • Component lifter • Automatic operator door • User management with EKS chip • Weld data export • Data matrix code interface (for component tracking) • Ready for I4.0, based on OPC UA • Automation interface • KUKA RemoteService Control & operation The KUKA Genius D has a clearly designed touch panel for simple and intuitive operation. Comprehensive reporting with data analysis of all process-relevant parameters for improved quality monitoring is possible for 12 weld parameters in real time thanks to the new PCD controller. A reject is reported if the parameter limits are violated.

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KUKA Genius D-2

Joining Solutions�KUKA Genius D Basic configuration – technical data Forge force* Spindle speed* Spindle drive Slide advance Adjustable travel, ABS system Component length (spindle side)* Component length (center)* Noise emission Footprint Dimensions (L × W × H, excl. swarf conveyor) Weight * Depending on component type, forge force and process sequence ** Double-head operation *** Single-head operation **** Double-head operation with turning Wide range of options Optional packages are available for the Genius D. These significantly help to increase productivity and can be configured independently...

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