Fully automatic

6-axis robots for guiding the mixing head or the component

 

KUKA KR 70 R2100

The DM 50x mixing and dispensing machine can also be operated with a 6-axis robot for part handling or mixing head guidance. Here we cooperate with the leading manufacturers such as ABB and Kuka and can provide successful references for automation with 6-axis robots.

Elegant solutions can thus be implemented with 6-axis robots, particularly for geometrically demanding components with difficult-to-access contours or multiple applications on different sides of a part.

By intelligently linking automated movements before, during and after the application process, customized system layouts can be designed, both as stand-alone production unit or fully automated and integrated inline production.

In the fully automated SONDERHOFF MOLD'N SEAL inline production process, for example, the dosing machine and the 6-axis robot for parts handling are combined with an injection molding machine.

 

 

 

 

 

Many aspects play a role here:

  • size, weight, geometry and radii of the component
  • number of applications per part
  • speed at which the contour is to be moved
  • dimensions of the contour itself
  • requirements for integration into the customer-specific production process.

Either the 6-axis robot grips the component and moves it with contour accuracy under a stationary mixing head, which for example is attached to the MKVE 2-axis traversing unit.

Alternatively, the mixing head is attached to the arm of the 6-axis robot and is thus moved precisely along the component contour.

Depending on the material, this configuration also enables "overhead" applications for complex 3D geometries.

 

 

Various Sonderhoff process examples with 6-axis robots

 


Production solutions for sealing EV battery housings with 6-axis robot for mixing head guidance

 

 


Production solutions for sealing door modules with 6-axis robot for parts feeding


Production solutions for sealing EV battery housings with 6-axis robot for parts feeding

 

 


Production solutions for sealing V-filters with 6-axis robots for mixing head guidance and part handling

 

 

Technical details on the 6-axis robots from KUKA and ABB

 

KUKA KR 70 R2100

 

  • Necessary for applying 3-dimensional foam gaskets
  • Multifunctional Teach-In-Box
  • Protection standard IP65/IP67
  • Controller: KR C5; KR C4
  • Ambient temperature during operation: 0 °C to 55 °C
  • Supply voltage: 380-480 V, 50-60 Hz

 

 

  Type KUKA
KR 70 R2100		 Type KUKA
KR 50 R2100		 Type KUKA
KR 30 R2100
Reach 2,101 mm 2,101 mm 2,101 mm
Payload /Armload 70 kg / - kg 50 kg / - kg 30 kg / - kg
Position repeatability (PR) 0.05 mm 0.05 mm 0.05 mm
PR at speed 250 mm/s - mm - mm - mm
Axis maximum speed 175"/s 175"/s 175"/s

 

ABB IRB 4600

 

 

 

  • Necessary for applying 3-dimensional foam gaskets
  • Multifunctional Teach-In-Box
  • Protection standard IP67
  • Controller: IRC5 Single cabinet, OmniCore V250XT
  • Ambient temperature during operation: +5° C to + 45°C
  • Supply voltage: 200-600 V, 50-60 Hz

 

 

  Type ABB
IRB 4600-60/2.05		 Type ABB
IRB 4600-40/2.55
Reach 2,050 mm 2,101 mm
Payload /Armload 60 kg / 20 kg 40 kg / 20 kg
Position repeatability (PR) 0.06 mm 0.06 mm
PR at speed 250 mm/s 0.45 mm 0.28 mm
Axis maximum speed 175"/s 175"/s