KUKA.ConveyorTech enables collaboration between robots and conveyor belts. The software automatically matches the robot’s movement to the movement of the assembly line and conveyor belt. In this way, the robot can process workpieces on a moving conveyor belt or transfer them from one conveyor belt to another.
KUKA robots offer a variety of alternative software packages. These include the SmartHMI for an intuitive user interface, enabling easy operation. The KUKA.CNC package is great for precise machining tasks. Motion Control software enhances the robot’s movement capabilities. And the Simulation Software allows for virtual testing. Each package caters to different industrial needs, optimizing performance and efficiency.
- Functions of KUKA.ConveyorTech
The KUKA.ConveyorTech process package can be used to quickly debug and program conveyor belt applications. It can be used on small robots equipped with encoders. In addition, KUKA.ConveyorTech also has multi-target tracking functions: up to three conveyor belts can be monitored without problems, linear or circular conveyor belts, and mixed operation is also possible. In addition, each conveyor belt can track up to 20 workpieces at the same time.
The core function of ConveyorTech is to enable the robot’s movement to automatically match the movement of the assembly line and conveyor belt. This means that on the production line, when the workpiece moves with the conveyor belt, the robot can adjust its movements in real time according to the speed and position of the conveyor belt to ensure accurate completion of grabbing, placement or other operations.
- Advantages of KUKA.ConveyorTech software
(1) Winning cycle time
With KUKA.ConveyorTech software, the robot is synchronized with the movement of the conveyor belt in the background. Therefore, the conveyor belt does not need to be stopped during the production process.
(2) Synchronization “on the fly”
Movement between synchronous and asynchronous program blocks is possible while the conveyor belt speed remains unchanged. Because the conveyor belt runs continuously, the entire production process is more flexible. During this process, the robot cycle is not affected by the conveyor belt cycle.
(3) Better flexibility
The conveyor belt can also be flexibly used in the assembly process due to its high precision.
- Technical features
High integration: As part of the KUKA robot alternative software package, ConveyorTech is highly integrated with the KUKA robot system and can achieve synchronous operation with the conveyor belt without additional hardware equipment.
Real-time: The software can monitor the movement status of the conveyor belt in real time and dynamically adjust the robot’s actions based on this information to ensure the continuity and stability of the operation.
Ease of use: ConveyorTech provides an intuitive user interface and rich configuration options, allowing users to easily set and adjust parameters according to actual needs, reducing the difficulty of use.
IV. Application scenarios
Palletizing: During the palletizing process, ConveyorTech can ensure that the robot accurately grabs the product from the conveyor belt and stacks it in the designated location, whether it is single-layer palletizing or multi-layer palletizing, it can maintain high efficiency and accuracy.
Workpiece processing: ConveyorTech also performs well in situations where workpieces on fast-moving assembly lines need to be processed. It can adjust the robot’s movements in real time according to the movement speed and position of the workpiece to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the processing process.
Cross-conveyor belt transfer: In some production scenarios, workpieces need to be transferred from one conveyor belt to another. ConveyorTech can help robots automate this process and improve production efficiency. , Duration 01:53 In general, KUKA.ConveyorTech is a powerful software in the KUKA robot alternative software package. It realizes a high degree of collaborative operation between robots and production lines by automatically matching the movement of the robot with the movement of the assembly line and conveyor belt. This software not only improves production efficiency and product quality, but also reduces production costs and labor intensity. It is one of the indispensable important tools.