Efficient metalworking
Robot masters thick sheet metal welding
In Essen, Kuka presented robots in various payload classes that are capable of spot and TIG welding, MIG/MAG welding, laser and laser hybrid welding as well as friction stir welding (FSW). The exhibits included KR Agilus small robots, KR Cybertech and KR Iontec robots in the medium payload classes and KR Quantec and KR Fortec ultra heavy-duty robots. Software packages and the KR C5 and KR C5 micro robot controllers support the implementation of projects.
The new KR Cybertech nano ARC HW Edition can be seen at work: In its cell, the robot carries out a high-performance welding process on components from the agricultural and construction machinery industry, which is predestined for thick sheet metal applications. To do this, it uses the Hyperfill welding process from Lincoln Electric with a double-wire system. Despite the double wire, the hosepack fits into the hollow shaft of the robot, creating a compact set-up. "Like all Edition robots from Kuka, it makes it easy to get started with automated welding because it offers high performance and flexibility with an excellent cost-benefit ratio," says Albert Sanchez, Head of Industry Management at Kuka and member of the trade fair advisory board.
This article appeared in issue 9/23
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