The state-of-the-art robotic automation solutions by KUKA Robotics for machine tool tending and material handling as well as robotic milling with OEMs along with integration partners has been showcased. One can indeed experience live demonstration highlighting how the organization simplifies automation and the way its industrial robots and fully autonomous mobile platforms, as well as partner technologies, function together in real-world production environments.
KUKA showcases robotic automation of machine tools with integrated demonstrations from various CNC machine tool OEM partners. These include Matsuura and Emag, as well as Syil machines, all interfaced with a standard KUKA robotic system to offer flexible machine-tending solutions that facilitate installation in various production settings.
When it comes to job shops, the Syil machine tool pairs Siemens Sinumerik software with MxAutomation of KUKA to offer effortless control of both the CNC machines as well as KUKA robots from one interface. KUKA also showcases a full-service automation model with Formic Automation, highlighting how manufacturers are adopting robotic machine tending via a flexible, scalable, service-oriented model that minimizes complexity and fulfills changing production demands.
Mairotec’s MairoFlex Compact 8 system, which is a KUKA system partner and which features KUKA’s KR Cybertech nano robot and AI vision technology, was used in the machine tending demonstrations in order to pick large-diameter parts from a random categorized bin and position them on the portable tray system of KMP 600P – KUKA’s autonomous mobile platform. Finally, the system shows the possibility of automated machine tool tending, transferring the tooling to a lathe. This demonstrates a generic robotic solution that integrates 3D bin picking and mobile automation as well as seamless machine interaction within one production cycle.
KUKA’s material handling and finishing demonstration demonstrates a complete, multi-stage process complemented by KUKA system partner specialty tooling systems. It is a KR Titan ultra industrial robot, exhibiting high-payload movement features for tough industries that include automotive and heavy machinery, hoisting as well as positioning a large, heavy cast part.
Meanwhile, the KMP 3000P self-sufficiently transports the component to a robotic finishing cell, where the KR Titan places it for processing. KR Fortec MT then carries out a robotic grinding application using sophisticated tooling to demonstrate a high-quality surface finishing of large components.
In addition to automation solutions by KUKA Robotics, the company also showcases the advanced robotic machining processes of KUKA Systems, like the KR Quantec nano, in a highly precise milling process. This demonstration shows that robotic machining continues to develop as a versatile and precise method for intricate part production, giving manufacturers the ability to enhance quality and minimize manual intervention as well as more readily adapt to evolving production needs.