Robots for machinetending tasks
July 1st 2006

KUKA Automation + Robotics has launched a new generation of robots which are specially designed for machine tending and handling tasks in the injection moulding and die casting industries.

The new KUKA Jet 6-axis robots can be mounted either upside down or sideways on a rapid linear unit for applications where a long distance needs to be covered, for example between an unloading station and set down point.

The company says the combination of a flexible jointedarm robot with the latest linear technology not only means shorter cycle times but better manoeuvrability.

Robots can remove components in a horizontal direction, making it possible to serve a series of machines for optimum material flow. Up to two robots can be controlled on one linear axis.

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