Kuka Robotic Burnishing / Polishing Cell

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Kuka Robotic Burnishing / Polishing Cell
Stock Code: MPE001
Model: Burnishing / Polishing Cell
Year of Manufacture: 2011
New or Used: Used (Second Hand)
Other Info: Heavy Payload Robotics
Kuka Robotic Burnishing / Polishing Cell
The Kuka model KR150 2E TJ robotic cell was originally manufactured in 2000 and factory refurbished by Kuka in
December 2011 as part of their "used" sales equipment.
The robot was then purchased in 2012 as part of work cell with the intended use to burnish the threads on large
diameter pipe connectors after selective plating.
The cell was used then used intermittently during 2013 and 2014 for type approval, and running for no more than a
total of 60 hours during this period.
The cell has now been standing idol for the last year as the intended contract for the work never materialised at this
site, but rather it being subcontracted to a supply company in France
The robot is still installed and fully functional, complete with its KR2 control unit, teach pendant, burnishing / polishing
fixture, filtered dunk wash unit and control system.
Kuka Robotic Burnishing / Polishing Cell Overview
The cell comprises of an in-feed powered roller conveyor from which the robot collects the product before placing it
upon the burnishing fixture. The burnishing fixture is equipped with a closing clamping arm allowing product of
various sizes to be processed.
Riley Industries Ltd
A subsidiary of Barry Riley & Sons Ltd. Directors: R T Barry Riley, M P A Riley, Secretary: J C Riley
Registered in England no. 1965748
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The product is clamped then rotated between rollers before the twin polishing motors cross traverse through the
inner diameter of the product, in this case to polish and burnish the inner threads. Upon completion of the process step the robot collects the product and re-sites it to the next operation of cleaning.
The cleaning cell removes any smut or dust generated by the first stage by immersing the product into a heated vat
containing a cleaning solution on a vertical oscillating platform.
The cleaning solution within the vat is effectively maintained by a secondary service tank which houses a Serfilco
pumped filtration unit, electrodeless conductivity meter and auto solution make-up facilities. After cleaning the product is allowed to drain before exiting the cell via a second powered out-feed roller conveyor.
With the modular design of the cell the whole system can be easily modified to suit a wide range of polishing and
burnishing applications over an even wider range of components. At the heart of the system is the Kuka Series 2000: an all-rounder with its 6 axis versatility and high payload
manipulating load handling.The Series 2000: Multi-talents with a modular design.
Extremely powerful motors, gear units and servo drives – Series 2000 robots give you greater performance.
These talented all-rounders for payloads of 150 kg and a reach of 2,700 mm.
Thanks to their modular design and the wide range of expansion options, these robots can be quickly upgraded or
converted – and thus perfectly adapted to your application.
Extremely modular – extremely expandable
The 2000 Series offers a wide variety expansion options such as different arm extensions or mounting variants for
the ceiling or floor. In this way, the robots can also be quickly retrofitted for increased payload or reach.
There’s no more laborious, cost-intensive implementation of new systems – and production can start in record time.
The advantages: flexible production and rapid commissioning.
Extremely powerful – extremely precise
High speed and maximum output: the high installed motor capacity and high-torque gear units in all axes make the
2000 Series highly dynamic and extremely powerful. Added to this is the precision control, which gives these
high-performers a repeatability of ±0.06 mm. The result: better manufacturing quality, fewer rejects, and thus greater
efficiency for your production.
The advantages: shorter cycle times and higher quality.
Extremely well-designed – extremely cost effective
Riley Industries Ltd
A subsidiary of Barry Riley & Sons Ltd. Directors: R T Barry Riley, M P A Riley, Secretary: J C Riley
Registered in England no. 1965748
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Cost-effectiveness was a major priority right from the design phase of the 2000 Series: state-of-the-art engineering,
as in the gear units with the highest torque in their class, guarantees 40,000 hours of continuous operation.
Moreover, wear-resistant components, such as robot wrists with beltless spur gears, extend maintenance intervals –
and cut costs.
The advantages: Trouble-free production and greater planning security.
Extremely versatile – extremely safe
KUKA offers you a comprehensive range of software: from ready-made application software for the most common
applications to simulation programs for planning robot cells and Safe Robot Technology for monitoring safety zones.
And for precisely coordinated teamwork with several robots.
The advantages:
maximum scope and maximum safety.
Type KR 150-2 Technical specification
Maximum reach 2,700 mm
Rated payload 150 kg Suppl. load, arm/link arm/rotating col. 50/100/300 kg
Suppl. load, arm + link arm, max. 100 kg
Maximum total load 550 kg Number of axes 6
Mounting position Floor, ceiling
Positioning repeatability* ±0.06 mm
Controller KR C2 edition2005
Weight (excluding controller), approx. 1,245 kg Temperature during operation +10 °C to +55 °C
Protection classification IP 65
Robot footprint 1,006 mm x 1,006 mm
Connection 7.3 kVA
Noise level < 75 dB
Axis data Range Speed with rated payload 150 kg Axis 1 (A1) ±185° 110°/s Axis 2 (A2) 0°/–146° 110°/s Axis 3 (A3) +155°/–119° 100°/s Axis 4 (A4) ±350° 170°/s Axis 5 (A5) ±125° 170°/s Axis 6 (A6) ±350° 238°/s Riley Industries Ltd
A subsidiary of Barry Riley & Sons Ltd. Directors: R T Barry Riley, M P A Riley, Secretary: J C Riley
Registered in England no. 1965748
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Riley Industries Ltd
A subsidiary of Barry Riley & Sons Ltd. Directors: R T Barry Riley, M P A Riley, Secretary: J C Riley
Registered in England no. 1965748
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