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Robotics, Handling and Storage
News Release from: Kuka Robotics | Subject: Kuka Jet
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 30 May 2006
Six-axis robot reaches further with
linear unit
A six-axis robot mounted on a linear unit is designed for applications that entail long-reach tasks.
The Kuka Jet is a six-axis robot mounted on a linear unit, and is designed for customers with applications that entail long-reach tasks The six-axis robot is mounted either upside down or sideways on the linear rail depending on the application need and is available in four configurations with different reaches and working ranges
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 5 Dec 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Customers with applications where long distances need to be traversed will find the Kuka Jet robot ideal", said Kevin Kozuszek, Director of Marketing for Kuka Robotics Corporation.
"The robot combines the speed of a linear axis and the flexibility of a six-axis robot making it ideal for handling tasks in multiple industries including injection moulding, die casting, machine tool manufacturing and logistics".
The Kuka Jet robot's enhanced manoeuvrability allows machines to be tended through narrow openings and parts precisely positioned even within the machine.
It also allows parts to be withdrawn from the machine in a longitudinal direction making it possible to serve a number of machines in a row.
Additionally, the installation can be configured to allow several machines to be tended by one combination.
The Kuka Jet robot is available in four configurations with different reaches and working ranges with payloads ranging from 30 to 60kg.
The Kuka Jet robot's enhanced maneuverability allows machines to be tended through narrow openings and parts precisely positioned even within the machine.
It also allows parts to be withdrawn from the machine in a longitudinal direction.
This makes it possible to serve a number of machines in a row, resulting in optimal material flow.
Up to two robots can be controlled on one linear axis.
Additionally, the installation can be configured to allow several machines to be tended by one combination.
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