Heavy-duty industrial robot for precision milling
Designed for seamless integration in heavy-duty tasks, this robotic solution offers precision and efficiency in complex machining and construction applications, tackling high payloads with ease and reducing maintenance downtime.
The KR 500 FORTEC from KUKA is a versatile heavy-duty robotic arm designed for demanding industrial environments. It excels in applications requiring high precision, such as automotive body part assembly, electronics enclosure production, and large-scale milling operations. With a maximum payload capacity of 500 kg and a reach of up to 3,326 mm, this robot is ideal for handling and processing large workpieces. Its streamlined design minimizes interference, granting a large operational workspace. The KR 500 FORTEC offers comprehensive automation and integration features, including compatibility with KR C5 and KR C4 controllers for seamless PLC integration, enhancing factory automation. The robot’s energy-efficient design and low maintenance needs boost cost efficiency, while various models cater to specific industries like foundry and timber construction, ensuring optimal performance across diverse processing needs. Constructed with robust materials and designed for floor or ceiling mounting, it provides IP 65 protection for resistance to harsh conditions, with certain variants offering IP 67 protection for enhanced durability in foundry environments. KUKA offers customization and engineering support, facilitating tailored solutions to meet specific operational requirements.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with a 500 kg payload capacity, handling large components effortlessly.
- Minimizes maintenance costs due to its robust, low-maintenance design.
- Offers high precision with a repeatability of 0.08 mm, ensuring superior product quality.
- Increases flexibility with multiple variants tailored for specific industrial applications.
- Optimizes workspace utilization with a streamlined design that allows for extensive reach in confined areas.
- Applications
- Polishing,Construction,Automotive industry,Mechanical machining,Timber construction,Casting industry,Milling applications,Metal industry,Foundry,Electronics industry,Wood manufacturing,Welding,Metalworking
- End products
- Castings,Metal components,Automotive body parts,Copper rods for special machines,Wooden components for pavilions,Timber construction elements,Railway sleepers,Milled metal parts,Cast metal parts,Millwork profiles,Electronic enclosures,Turbine casings for exhaust turbochargers
- Steps before
- Material Preparation,Positioning of Components,Loading Components
- Steps after
- Quality Inspection,Finishing,Deburring,Assembly Integration,Packaging
- Input ingredients
- large components,heavy components,milling materials,casting materials,wooden components,turbine casings,copper rods
- Output ingredients
- milled components,cast components,processed wooden components,finished turbine casings,3D saw-cut copper rods
- Load capacity
- 340 - 500 kg
- Reach
- 2485 - 3326 mm
- Pose repeatability
- ±0.08 mm
- Protection class
- IP 65,IP 67
- Mounting positions
- Floor,Ceiling
- Controller
- KR C5,KR C4
- Version environment
- Standard,Foundry,Machine Tooling
- Pose repeatability
- 0.08 millimeters
- Reaches
- Up to 3,326 millimeters
- Load Capacity
- 340 - 500 kg
- Mounting Positions
- Floor / Ceiling
- Automation level
- High Precision Automated Control
- Energy Efficiency
- Low Maintenance / Cost-Efficient
- Application Versatility
- Machine Tool / Foundry
- Protection Class
- IP 65 / IP 67
- Streamlined Design
- Minimized interference contours
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Mounting positions
- Floor/Ceiling
- Version environment
- Standard/Foundry
- Construction type
- Standard/Machine Tooling
- IP Protection Class
- IP 65,IP 67
- Machine footprint
- Not specified
- Layout Orientation
- Floor/Ceiling
- Reach
- 2485 - 3326 mm
- Load capacity
- 340 - 500 kg
- Mounting positions
- Floor/Ceiling
- Protection class
- IP 65,IP 67
- Construction type
- Standard/Machine Tooling
- Robot variant
- Machine Tool / Foundry
- Mounting positions
- Floor / Ceiling
- Environment adaptation
- Standard / Foundry version
- Controller type
- KR C5 / KR C4
- Protection class
- IP 65 / IP 67
- Market info
- KUKA is renowned for its expertise in industrial robotics and automation solutions, specializing in providing advanced robotic systems for manufacturing, automotive, electronics, and logistics industries, with a reputation for innovation and quality in engineered-to-order equipment.