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News Release from: KUKA Automation + Robotics
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 February 2007
Robotics for plastic part trimming cell
Rimrock's New Berlin, WI manufacturing division will use the Kuka KR 60 robot in its system which will allow manufacturers to increase productivity, throughput, and reliability.
Kuka Robotics has been selected by its system partner, Rimrock, as its robotics supplier for the RoboRouter 200, an addition to their plastic and composite trimming system product line Rimrock's New Berlin, WI manufacturing division will use the Kuka KR 60 robot in its system which will allow manufacturers to increase productivity, throughput, and reliability
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Jan 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Rimrock's system using our robot and TrimWare, Rimrock's comprehensive software package for automated cutting, trimming, and routing, is truly unique and will give manufacturers of composite and thermoformed plastic products an extremely reliable and efficient tool," said Kevin Kozuszek, director of marketing for Kuka Robotics Corporation.
"We chose Kuka for their commitment to producing quality products and the Kuka KR 60 robot specifically for its flexibility and stiff arm design which allows for a more adaptable and accurate trimming tool," said Dave Voves, Vice president and general manager for Rimrock-New Berlin.
The system uses an inverted Kuka KR 60 robot mounted on a stationary overhead mounting fixture or a Gudel TrackMotion linear track, for an additional 7th axis of motion.
The Kuka KR 60 robot is a six-axis robot with a 2429 mm reach and is capable of handling up to a 60 kg payload.
The cell also uses Rimrock's proprietary TrimWare operating system with an easy to use touchscreen interface, a shape/cutout programming library, production statistics reporting, and assorted part variability adjustment controls. Request free introductory details about products from KUKA Automation + Robotics ...
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