KUKA Robotics recently displayed its KMR CYBERTECH as it provided automated mobility to a Waybo machine tending cell. KUKA also featured a Waybo mobile collaborative cart solution that incorporated an LBR iisy cobot.
As a production solution for today's manufacturers, the Waybo series of pre-engineered compact machine tending cells are suited for small and medium job shops that want to automate CNC machines for high-mix/low-volume manufacturing applications.
The KMR CYBERTECH utilizes a KUKA KMP 1500, an omnidirectional mobile platform that navigates autonomously and flexibly. Combined with the latest KUKA controller, it provides modular, versatile and above all mobile production. This intelligent, autonomous vehicle supplies materials to robots and machines when needed. The KMP 1500 makes flexible production possible and integrates seamlessly into manufacturing operations.
The KR CYBERTECH family of industrial robots represents a large range of models in the low payload category with high power density. They are suited to space-saving cell concepts, such as Waybo's, and provide top performance-with particularly low follow-up costs, the company reported.
The compact Waybo cells are easy to install, can be moved from one machine tool to another and are simple to set up for the next batch of products. Because they can run autonomously for many hours-and easily cover the night shift-they have a quick return on investment. The two models currently available, PartNR and CyberDrawers, can load and unload any new or existing CNC lathe or milling machine. But the robot can also perform additional tasks, such as marking, inspection, washing, etc.
Whether loading/unloading machines, assembling components, packaging or for training, the KUKA LBR iisy used on the Waybo collaborative mobile cart provides increased versatility and can be immediately operated by anyone from an automation expert to a cobotics newcomer. Featuring various operator levels, the user-friendly system adapts to the corresponding level of user knowledge.
For more information contact:
KUKA Robotics Corporation
51870 Shelby Parkway
Shelby Township, MI 48315-1787
866-873-5852
robusinsidesalessupport@kuka.com
www.kuka-robotics.com