Products Robotics & Motion Control
Industrial robots playing a key role in the plastics industry
In 1973, German manufacturer KUKA intro- duced the FAMULUS industrial robot in response to a direct request by the automotive industry who were looking for powerful, reli- able and repeatable solutions to its requirements for various handling and manipulation processes. Over the next 40 years the rate of product development by KUKA means that today the com- pany has a large range of robots specifically designed for use in the plastics sector. This prod- uct development has allowed advances in technol- ogy to ensure that robots are simple to operate and, equally importantly, are a cost efficient solution for the plastics industry. Industrial robots can also perform a variety of tasks that more basic traditional automation solutions cannot be con- sidered for.
Six-axis industrial robots can be mounted on top
of injection moulding machines or alongside them for removal of parts from the mould tool. Historically simple beam axis robots have been used for this process. However, the lack of flexi- bility of these types of machines means that they are limited to very simple processes. A KUKA
industrial robot can be used for removal of parts and can also be
deployed to undertake secondary processes such as flash removal, sprue removal, clip insertion, dispensing of glues and sealers, in- mould labelling and so forth.
The use of a KUKA industrial robot means that it’s possible to combine primary and secondary operations bringing operational benefits to any facility. The reduction of non-value added opera- tions can reduce work in progress. Combining processes also means that floor space can be reduced, again bringing commercial benefits to manufacturers.
KUKA Robotics UK moved to its current Wednesbury facil- ity late in 2011 where sales and customer support are cen- tred. A new training facility with six robots was installed in June 2013. KUKA’s range of industrial robots offers models for a wide range of applications to suit a variety of production tasks. These include small robots - from the speedy four-axis SCARAs to the flexible six-axis jointed arm robots;
low payloads (5-16kg);
medium payloads (30-60kg); high payloads (90-300kg); heavy duty (300-1,300kg); and special models for specific requirements as shelf mounted, palletising or press-to-press robots, as well as a ver- sion for foundry applications. KUKA Robotics
www.kuka.com T: +49 821 797 50
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Think robotics is still an expensive option?
e option? Think again.
With prices from as little as £65 per week, a KUKA robot solution could be well within your reach.
www.kuka- Enter 102 The figures provided assume a 10% deposit and 5-year finance term and are subject to credit approval and prevailing costs at the point of drawdown. A documentation fee of £200 will apply.
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