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The KPP can additionally contain axis amplifiers for one to three axes. The drive interface on the connector panel is not included.

KUKA offers a range of production machines with which you can integrate standardized systems and components into customized production processes.

Depending on the specific requirements, automation components and function packages can be implemented directly in your production system or slightly modified.

Whether you need modern and efficient foundry equipment or machines for connecting various material combinations -

All these components have one thing in common: they are tried-and-tested products that are cost-effective and easy to integrate.

Highly dynamic. the KR 1000 titan handles the heaviest workpieces and components precisely and safely.

The solution

The subassemblies of the ladder frame (side members, cross members and add-on parts) are manufactured in 14 highly standardized welding stations, 

each with one component loading station and two fixtures. 

KUKA dual turnover positioners are used to place all components in the best position with regard to ergonomics or processes.

This way, operators or robots have optimal access to the components at all times. 

The finished side members and cross members are then picked up by fully automated linear gantries.

KUKA is the world's leading provider of production systems in the automotive industry. 

With years of experience, we are the master in the design of flexible and efficient production processes. 

As the result, we are able to guide our customers into the direction of industry 4.0 with future-oriented solutions.

The KUKA Power Pack is the drive power supply of the robot controller and generates the intermediate circuit voltage 

with which the internal drive controllers and external drives are supplied. 

The initial situation

The VW Amarok is popular all over the world. The vehicle’s ladder frame plays a major role in ensuring safe off-road driving. 

As the central component between the body and the chassis, it guarantees the necessary stability. 

In the past, Volkswagen AG Commercial Vehicles contracted a competitor of Gestamp in Argentina to produce the frames, 

which were largely manufactured manually. In June 2014. 

to accommodate growing demand while ensuring product quality, 

Gestamp Umformtechnik Bielefeld took over fully automated production of the ladder frame for the VW production facility in Hanover, which serves Europe and neighboring markets.

KUKA is also responsible for the entire friction stir welding

In friction stir welding or FSW welding, a rotating, pin-like tool is guided between the contact surfaces of the component.

The frictional heat causes the material to plasticize, and the parts are joined together.

Even difficult-to-weld or dissimilar materials such as aluminum can be welded together with magnesium, copper, or steel.

This process consumes less energy and material and does not require shielding gas or flux cored wire as in conventional processes.

FSW welding is used in a wide variety of industries that have special requirements for welding seams,

be it battery containers, side walls of high-speed trains or tank structures of rockets.

In addition to the growth market of e-mobility, the technology is therefore also used in the aviation and electrical industries, for example.