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Robots for the foundry and forging industry

Robots for the foundry and forging industry
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Fitting the mold. Robots for the foundry and forging industry.

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KUKA robots for the foundr y and forging industr y With their heat-, corrosion-, alkali- and acid-resistant coating, KUKA Foundry robots are optimally equipped for the harsh working environments in the foundry and forging industry. The specially-developed Foundry wrist with corrosion-resistant V2A materials is dustproof, waterproof and certied with protection rating IP67 for the entire life cycle of the robot. 300 kg pure handling power: KR QUANTEC F series. The strongest in their payload category. The basis for high performance and process reliability in hot surroundings. Metal – red-hot,...

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48 cool robot types. In service wherever things hot up. Heat, dust, aggressive fluids: When the going gets tough for human workers, tough KUKA robots get going – with outstanding performance in continuous operation. Based on many years of experience in the foundry sector and in the automotive industry, KUKA is now offering a unique range of 48 high-performance robot types – the KR QUANTEC F series. With protective coatings resistant to alkalis, acids, heat and corrosion, they permanently meet the requirements of protection ratings IP65/67. They are available as oor-, ceiling- and...

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Shelf-mounted robots with superior dynamism – up to 270 kg. The KR QUANTEC K-F series offers the right shelf-mounted robot for every machine, with maximum reaches of up to 3,900 mm. For efficient loading and unloading, nishing and assembly of parts, they offer a decisive edge in dynamism, flexibility and costeffectiveness for optimal automation processes. LIGHT. KUKA shelf-mounted robots stand out for their low weight and volume. They can be installed directly on machines with minimum effort, thereby saving space. FAST. Thanks to their low moving mass, KUKA shelf-mounted robots achieve a...

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Source: Kendrion (Villingen) GmbH 100 to 500 t closing force KR 30-4 KS/ KR 60-4 KS 400 to 1,000 t closing force KR QUANTEC K More than 900 t closing force Best performance: with a wide range of payloads. The hydropneumatic counterbalancing system allows for infinitely variable – and therefore optimal – adaptation of the restoring forces to the masses moved. It ensures outstanding dynamic performance and maximizes the energy efficiency of the robots at the same time. Energy- saving boost: mechanically applied brakes. Conventional robots consume large amounts of energy to hold their position...

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The KR C4 control sy ste m Four dedicated control modules in one control system. The KR C4 concept is revolutionary. For the rst time, RobotControl, MotionControl and LogicControl are seamlessly and interactively integrated with control modules for Safety and CNC. Automation solutions based on the KR C4 are thus considerably more intelligent, exible and scalable. Robot Application KUKA KR C4 – one system controls all. Robot, motion, sequence, process and safety control: the KR C4 unites all the control tasks for efficient use of robots in a single, smart system with passive cooling and...

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Source: Siemens® specialized: molding, casting and machining. KUKA robots can do almost anything. Operation with little knowledge of robotics: thanks to KUKA.PLC mxA. The convenient, universal interface makes KUKA robots extremely easy to operate. Interacting with the Sinumerik Run MyRobot software package from Siemens®, KUKA.PLC mxA allows a KUKA robot teamed up with production machines to be visualized, operated, programmed and set up in the same system that the user is familiar with from the production machine environment. And all this using the production machine’s control panel. Fast...

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Greater productivity gain - KUKA robots in practical applications KUKA robots: all-rounders in the world of the foundry and forging industry. The foundry and forging industry gives a new face to many raw materials. KUKA robots help here, with a wide range of highly efficient automation processes, installed on, in or next to the machine From sand mold production, casting and forging to surface finishing, they increase the quality and efficiency of manufacturing processes and protect your employees against hazardous production nfluences such as heat, dust or gases. Steel production O"" "O...

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Handling Deashing Foundry Robot Operations Core shop Assembling Glueing Coating Mold venting Filter insertion Molding Core placement Coat spraying Sawing Grinding Ladling Pouring Decoring Handling Cleaning Milling Pre-machining Deburring Quality control Surface treatment Ready-to-mount parts Assembling Palletizing Example of a process chain from the molten metal through to the ready-to-install part in the sand mold. Handling of die-cast parts: The KR QUANTEC makes child’s play of unloading complex structural components from a die-casting machine. Flexible contact casting: A KR 1000 titan...

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The KUKA product por tfol io for the foundr y and fo rging indust r y KUKA robot families. And everything that makes your production more efficient. KR AGILUS series The small robot series with unparalleled performance at the highest of speeds is also available as a waterproof variant (IP67). KR 16-2-F series With its minimized disruptive contour and streamlined design, it saves valuable space and reaches any point, even in conned spaces. KR 30/60 F series The highly practical, tried-and-tested equipment of this series is ideally adapted to the requirements of foundry applications....

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All the robots in the KUKA robot family, both large and small, are characterized by their high performance and robustness. They are also energy-efficient and a sound investment for a wide range of different production applications in the foundry and forging industry. Whether standard, shelf-mounted or heavy-duty robots, which can be used extremely flexibly KR QUANTEC F series Leaner, faster, more robust: the new Foundry robot of the QUANTEC series requires less space, thus saving valuable production area. Optionally available with a linear unit. KUKA function and technology packages They...

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