Welding with robots

Flexible and efficient automation solutions for practically any welding task in the automotive and components industry, even the welding of aluminum is possible.

Everything from a single source for cost-effective welding

For our customers in the central processing sectors of the automotive and metal industries, it is a matter of efficiently automating complex welding tasks and perfectly realizing them down to the smallest weld seam, with a high level of reliability. With forward-looking automation solutions and intelligent robotics, KUKA is virtually predestined to meet these challenges.

Welding robots

Comprehensive portfolio of welding robots for payloads from 8 to 300 kilograms
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Welding software

The new software from the KUKA.ArcTech family turns KUKA robots into welding robots.
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Welding packages

KUKA’s ready2_use offerings are preconfigured and coordinated application packages that are shipped fully assembled and ready for use.
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Welding cells

Modular, scalable manufacturing cells for optimal output in the automotive components industry.
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Expertise in all areas of welding, especially for automotive suppliers

From TIG welding to MIG/MAG welding and special welding processes, we support our customers and integrators with our know-how in automation and process expertise.

Customer examples from the field of welding: From Tier 1 automotive OEMs to subcontractors

Benefit from KUKA’s comprehensive expertise and years of experience in numerous areas of welding.

Friction stir welding cell for the manufacture of battery housings

Friction Stir Welding emobility

Modular and fully-automated battery module manufacturing line

Battery Module Line ElringKlinger

Fully-automated arc welding system

Solution Systems Gestamp

Ladder frame production with MAG robots

Magna welding ladder frames

Want customized solutions?

With our expertise and experience in welding, we would be happy to advise you and work with you to find the perfect solution for your specific welding requirements.

White Paper: Welding aluminum? No problem! Score high now in production for electromobility.

Due to its ideal combination of strength and light weight, aluminum plays an important role in electromobility. In welding and joining processes, aluminum places high demands on the technologies used. With comprehensive process know-how and the right products, KUKA prepares you for the technological transformation towards electromobility. The battery box example shows how robots enable the production of aluminum components to the highest quality standards.

Read about what is important for aluminum welding in the electromobility sector

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KUKA welding robots: flexibility in various welding applications

Sheet and plate thicknesses from 0.5 mm to well over 10 mm – KUKA welding robots give you a vast range of options and assure a permanent level of top quality. This enables you to meet your customers’ requirements even more quickly, flexibly and cost-effectively.

KR CYBERTECH: 8 – 22 kg payload

The KR CYBERTECH robot series stands out for its high performance and availability. These features meet the requirements of Tier 1 suppliers.

KR IONTEC: 20 – 70 kg payload

For welding applications with very heavy welding equipment such as laser optics, laser hybrid welding and arc welding with an extensive array of sensors.

KR QUANTEC: 120 – 300 kg payload

The versatile KR QUANTEC makes for short cycle times by welding at maximum speed with high quality. Tried and tested in thousands of spot welding applications.

KUKA welding cells: high performance at an extremely attractive price

Robotic cells specially designed for automotive suppliers are tested in a real environment, can be deployed with maximum flexibility and are ready for fast commissioning in production environments. Due to the use of pre-assembled components, the turnkey cells can be delivered in a very short time.

KUKA cell4_arc: robotic cell for MIG/MAG welding

Turnkey solution for cost-effective arc welding with different component sizes and production volumes

KUKA cell4_spot: robotic cell for resistance spot welding

Scalable spot welding with optional expansion module for additional processes or higher cycle performance

Preconfigured welding packages for an easy entry into automated manufacturing

The preconfigured packages for welding applications can be integrated seamlessly into existing production. They thus increase productivity and efficiency without the need for a major integration effort.