KUKA at Schweissen & Schneiden 2017

KUKA will be presenting the latest automation solutions at the “Schweissen & Schneiden” trade fair. Visit us at the international flagship trade fair for joining, cutting and surfacing technologies from 25 to 29 September 2017 at Booth F14 in Hall 13 of the exhibition center in Düsseldorf.

An overview of everything: Welding System 4.0

Experience KUKA’s automation expertise in the field of welding and cutting across 350 square meters of exhibition space. From ready2_use packages and the matching robots, including the appropriate software, to complete networked systems - KUKA has the right solution for every welding requirement. At Schweissen & Schneiden, trade fair visitors can get an inside look at a Welding System 4.0.

Insights into a Welding System 4.0.

Perfect technological interplay

From laser cutting to spot welding and arc welding - KUKA brings together its range of technological expertise and delivers the optimum welding solution to meet your production requirements.

Simulation of production processes

The welding system simulates a potential manufacturing scenario and collects elementary production data. The data are evaluated in order to enable process risks to be detected and eliminated at an early stage.

Process monitoring and documentation

The data are monitored and electronically archived using KUKA’s process control and documentation software. They are thus available for further analytical options, for example in Cloud systems.

Data availability on the go

Data such as the general system status, process data for the current state of the component, the weld quality of the component, and maintenance requirements can be accessed via mobile end devices.

Only those who have an overview of all the data can improve their processes. Therefore, the next logical development stage for companies is to digitize their systems.

Siegfried Heißler, Vice President of ARCLAS at KUKA Industries

The core component: KUKA ready2_spot

A key component of the modular cells is the new KUKA ready2_spot speed package. The preconfigured and tested package is ready for operation in just a few steps. This tool allows spot welding applications for joining steel and aluminum parts to be implemented quickly and easily.

Find out more about the additional software used in the package, KUKA.ServoGun BASIC and KUKA.WorkVisual, at the Schweissen & Schneiden trade fair.

ready2_spot speed - the package for spot welding applications and for joining steel and aluminum parts.

With our ready2_use packages, we are demonstrating what collaboration among partners can look like in a global world. The application packages allow for precise adaptations to individual market requirements.

Werner Angerer, Application Product Manager at KUKA Roboter GmbH

Optimum welding results thanks to high-precision robots and flexible positioners

European debut at Schweissen & Schneiden

The KUKA robot KR CYBERTECH ARC HW will be making its European debut at the Schweissen & Schneiden trade fair! The highlight: with an arm length of 2,100 millimeters, the robot has the longest reach in its class on the market. The KR CYBERTECH ARC product family is designed for continuous-path applications such as arc welding. Achieve even greater precision in welding operations by upgrading to a 50-millimeter hollow wrist (HW).

In addition to high-precision robots, positioners with the right payload capacity are crucial for achieving an optimum welding result. KUKA will be presenting two new products at the Schweissen & Schneiden trade fair:

The quickest three-axis positioner on the market - the KP3-V2H S: shortens cycle times thanks to index times of 2 seconds.
We will also be showcasing the compact two-axis KP2-HV500, which guarantees an optimum machining position for the workpiece throughout the entire process.

We look forward to seeing you at the Schweissen & Schneiden trade fair in Düsseldorf!