KUKA Industrial Robots - Solutions database

Handling and machining of various wheels
Borbet, a manufacturer of alloy wheels for cars and trucks, was looking for an automated solution for machining and painting that would be suitable not only with regard to variations in handling of the wheels during machine loading and unloading, but also for the interaction with the materials flow systems.

Enameling of shower trays
In order to close a gap in its production, which is otherwise fully automated, thus stabilizing its coating quality at a high level, a French manufacturer of bathroom fixtures was looking for a robot which could apply an even coating of enamel to 150 shower trays per shift. Moreover, the manufacturer required a variety of control programs and constant availability.

Injection molding applications
When Mürdter Metall- und Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH won a contract with a system supplier to the automotive industry to manufacture door side linings for an airbag system, it was clear that an automated solution would be needed. The main requirements on the handling systems were a long reach, both horizontally and vertically, and a high degree of flexibility.

Unloading of an injection molding machine
At Dynamit Nobel, linear units are increasingly being replaced by jointed-arm robots. This was also the case when the time came to automate the handling of bumpers and welding parts for the DaimlerChrysler S-class: only this kind of robot could guarantee that the bumper surfaces would remain damage-free. If any scratches were made, a smooth paint finish would no longer be possible.

More freedom of movement in production of drinks crates
For the production of reusable drinks crates using the in-mold labeling process, Linpac Stucki Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH invested in three fully automated injection molding cells from Husky Injection Molding Systems S.A.

Automatic surface inspection of painted plastic parts
Through ever higher demands in quality management, manual inspection processes are being increasingly pushed to the limits. In the context of a research exercise, Rosenheim Polytechnical Institute developed an optical surface inspection process for evaluating the quality of painted parts in inline series production, documenting them and separating the bad parts if necessary.

Synergies in polyurethane foam technology
With the development of a new process in polyurethane foam technology for the production of thin-walled side member covers, Dynamit Nobel Kunststoff GmbH caused quite a stir. The result was better flow characteristics and shorter cycle times through an improved cooling process and, not least, an extremely light but also rigid part.

Handling of plastic bumpers
Before installing the two production lines which are used today to manufacture bumpers for the Chrysler PT Cruiser and the Audi A4 convertible, the automotive supplier Decoma looked for a more flexible handling solution. Previously, for production of other bumpers, Decoma still used linear units. A change from “rigid” automation to the higher flexibility which is provided only by six-axis jointed-arm robots was therefore desirable.

Robots at die-casting machine for aluminum car parts
In order to optimize its processes for die-casting both qualitatively and economically, Druckguss Hoym GmbH wanted to automate one of its casting cells.

Spraying of parting agent
Sommer Allibert Industrie’s plant at Mouzon, France produces carpets for automobiles. As part of this process, parting agent is sprayed into molds. These molds are used to produce insulating foam, which serves as a sound-attenuating layer between the carpet and the floor panel. The use of parting agent means that the foam can be removed easily and without damage.

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