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KUKA Genius

KUKA Genius

KUKA Genius

Product catalog summary
Overview
The KUKA Genius is an award-winning, single-head machine designed for a wide range of applications across various industries. It is available in three variants: KUKA Genius eco, KUKA Genius plus, and KUKA Genius power, each offering different drive and equipment options.
Industries & Applications
The machine is suitable for use in the automotive, construction, and metal industries, handling components such as piston rods, drive shafts, axles, hydraulic cylinders, heat exchangers, and tools. It operates with a forge force ranging from 1.2 to 30 tonnes.
System Architecture
The KUKA Genius features a compact system architecture with a footprint of 12 m², eliminating the need for floor anchoring. It offers easy transportation, optimized cabling, and reduced commissioning time, enhancing cost efficiency. The electronically controlled hydraulic system saves up to 20% energy.
Features & Functions
Key features include active travel control, VIPER drive, defined-angle positioning, data matrix code interface, automatically adjustable backstop, weld data export, and readiness for Industry 4.0 with OPC UA. It also includes an automation interface and KUKA RemoteService.
Control & Operation
The machine is operated via a user-friendly touch panel, allowing for comprehensive reporting and data analysis of 12 weld parameters in real time. The PCD controller ensures quality monitoring and reports any parameter limit violations.
Technical Data
The machine offers a forge force of 12 – 300 kN, a maximum spindle speed of 3,000 1/min, and various spindle drive options. It accommodates component lengths up to 1,200 mm and emits noise at approximately 78 dB(A).
Options & Packages
Available options include cycle time reduction, production optimization, and turning unit packages. These offer features like automatic operator doors, temperature control, flash removal, and premium interior lining.
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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KUKA Genius-1

Joining Solutions�KUKA Genius The award-winning single-head machine from the KUKA enius product family is a new development whose G modular design presents a universal solution for a wide range of applications. Available as KUKA Genius eco�, KUKA Genius plus� and KUKA Genius power�, the Genius offers several drive and equipment variants. sioning time significantly enhance the cost efficiency of the enius. The electronically controlled hydraulic system G a dditionally saves up to 20 % energy. Industries & applications The KUKA Genius features the latest, industry-proven 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.: • Active travel control (for minimizing length tolerances) • VIPER drive (virtual inertia welding – without flywheel mass) • Defined-angle positioning • Data matrix code interface (for component tracking) • Automatically adjustable backstop (ABS) • Weld data export • Ready for I4.0, based on OPC UA • Automation interface • KUKA RemoteService • Automotive – Piston rods – Drive / prop shafts – Axles • Construction industry – Piston rods – Hydraulic cylinders • Metal industry – Shafts – Heat exchangers – Tools System architecture The radically redesigned system architecture enables a highly compact configuration (12 m²) and an ergonomic workspace. A machine bed free of bending moments and with high i nherent stiffness makes floor anchoring unnecessary. S imilarly, the ease of transportation (container dimensions), optimized cabling, reduced footprint and shorter commis- Features & functions Control & operation The KUKA Genius 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 (1 ms) thanks to the new P

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KUKA Genius-2

Joining Solutions�KUKA Genius Basic configuration – technical data Forge force Wide range of options 12 – 300 kN Spindle speed* Spindle drive Slide advance Component length (spindle side)*,** Component length (slide side)*,** Noise emission Footprint Dimensions (L × W × H, excl. swarf conveyor) Weight * Depending on component, forge force and process sequence ** Longer components on request Scope of supply • Machine • Component-specific tooling • Process validation • Project management • Machine acceptance (CMK available) • CE certificate (Declaration of Conformity) • Version “based on UL standard”...

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