KUKA Woodworking Application

A KUKA KR16 robots is being used to put shelf edging material on to a range of kitchen corner cabinet panels which typically weigh around 10kg. The robot is equipped with a distance measuring sensor for identifying the correct size of melamine panel for processing.

The KR16 performs a series of tasks which begins with the transfer of the panel to a jig where it is centred before being placed on to a gluing station where the edging strip is applied and pressed into place.

The robot then manoeuvres the panel to a set of cutting blades for trimming the edges and completes the operation by passing the finished panel over a strip of sand paper.

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• KUKA
• Robot
• UK
• Automation
• Woodworking
• Kitchen
• manufacture