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News Release from: KUKA Automation + Robotics
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 March 2006
Robot to show jigsaw skills at Mach 2006
Robot with updated vision software, which makes programming easier, will be demonstrating its versatile skills at Mach 2006 (15th to 19th May at Birmingham's NEC) in hall five on stand 5090.
A Kuka robot with updated vision software, which makes programming easier, will be demonstrating its versatile skills at Mach 2006 (15th to 19th May at Birmingham's NEC) in hall five on stand 5090 The Kuka KR16 six-axis robot will be equipped with vision software embedded into a PC-based controller for a seamless interface between the robot control and the vision system
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 27 Apr 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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It means the operator can program the robot directly from the hand-held controller without the need for an intermediate PC, making programming simpler.
The robot will demonstrate its capabilities for rapid product identification, inspection and orientation by identifying parts of a block jigsaw and displaying the image on a terminal.
A similar robot cell equipped with the intuitive vision guidance system is being used by Pilkingtons in the assembly of vehicle rear windscreens and quarter lights at its factory in St Helens.
Kuka's stand will also include a demonstration on how robots can significantly reduce costs by automating the machining of material used to produce models and prototypes.
Thanks to the firm's Camrob software and PC-based controller, they can be used as six or seven axis machining centres.
The robots offer payload capabilities from 3 to 500kg and are suitable for applications such as welding, machine tool tending, assembly and palletising.
They are used in various industry sectors including aerospace, automotive, foundry, machining, plastics and logistics. Request free introductory details about products from KUKA Automation + Robotics ...
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