Raslarr Engineering Automating Grinding Processes with KUKA Industrial Robot

Continuously striving to improve their work processes, Raslarr Engineering reached out to Delahenty Machinery to explore grinding possibilities for welded components.

Raslarr Engineering, an Australian-owned and operated business based in Lilydale, Victoria, specialises in 4WD products, including rear bars, snorkels, and bull bars, designed to enhance the value and protection of various vehicles. Continuously striving to improve their work processes, Raslarr Engineering reached out to Delahenty Machinery to explore grinding possibilities for welded components.

The solution entailed investing in a KUKA Industrial robot, specifically the KR 120 R3100-2 model, renowned for its exceptional performance, flexibility, long reach, and optimal payload capacity. The KUKA robot controller system, KR C5, offers tailored controller solutions for various applications involving industrial robots and additional kinematic systems. Its modular design allows seamless integration into diverse automation environments, ensuring precise drive power with maximum efficiency.

Equipped with quick tool change and a high-speed servo spindle, providing a superior force application system suitable for robots and other automated equipment. Designed for enduring use in rigorous industrial grinding, polishing, and drilling operations, this unit offers versatile positioning and consistent force application with a compliant stroke of 0.8 inches (20 mm).

The collaborative efforts of the Raslarr and Delahenty Machinery teams have enabled effective program adaptation and the realisation of an ideal finished product. Raslarr’s team has swiftly embraced the programming aspects and is enthusiastic about the transformative potential of the KUKA robot in enhancing their business operations.

KUKA Model KR120- R3100-2 Industrial robot
• From the KR QUANTEC-2 product family is a top performer in its class due to its high flexibility and long reach with optimal payload capacity.
• Rated payload: 120 kg
• Maximum reach: 3100 mm
• Number of axes: 6
• Pose repeatability (ISO 9283): ± 0.05 mm
• Mounting position: Floor
• Protection rating (IEC 60529): IP65
• Protection rating, robot wrist (IEC 60529): IP65 / IP67

 

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