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[[File:Machines 13.jpg| thumb |The original Makerbot Cupcake built at Fab Lab Barcelona in 2010]]
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[[File:Machines 13.jpg| thumb |Kuka Robot KR 150 L110–2]]
  
 
==Technical specifications==
 
==Technical specifications==
  
'''Brand:
 
*Kuka Robots
 
  
'''Model:  
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*'''Model''': Kuka Robotics: KR 150 L110–2
*KR 150 L110–2
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*'''Number of axes''': 6
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*'''Maximum reach''': 3,500 mm
  
[[Media:Image (laser5).png]]
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==Health & Safety==
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==Machine Workflow==
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=='''Turn on the machine'''==
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*Turn on the air compressor (if working with gripper or spindle)
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*Turn on the Kuka box for electronic switches
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*Turn on the Kuka controller KRC2 with the black handle
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*Wait that the operative system Windows XP turns on
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*Press the two buttons on the box attached to the entrance door; first "rearme", then "peticion"
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*On the Teach Pendant press the window selection key to switch the selection to the command status window
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*Use the soft keys to acknowledge the status
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*Copy the file from the USB into the server to execute the file
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==End Effectors==
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*'''Hotwire Cutter'''
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*'''Extruder (Small)'''
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Capacity : 1 liter
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Nozzle sizes : 2mm / 4mm / 6mm / 8mm
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[[:File: ExtruderA.jpg]]
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*'''Extruder (Big)'''
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Capacity : 12.5 liters
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Nozzle size : 8mm
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[[:File: ExtruderB.jpg]]
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*External Drill
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[[:File: ExtDrill.jpg]]
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*Gripper (Small)
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[[:File: GripperA.jpg]]
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*Gripper (Large)
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[[:File: Gripper2.jpg]]
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*Measure Pin
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[[:File: MeasurePin.jpg]]
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*Saw N1 (External)
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[[:File: SawN1.jpg]]
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*Saw N2 (External)
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[[:File: SawN2.jpg]]
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*Spindle
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[[:File: Spindle.jpg]]
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*Spindle (External)
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[[:File: SpindleExternal.jpg]]
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*Spray 1
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[[:File: SprayA.jpg]]
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*Spray 2
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[[:File: SprayB.jpg]]
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==Robotic Processes==
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List of processes already tested with the KUKA at IAAC (by order of feasibility and accessibility) :
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*Light Writing,
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*Pen Writing
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*Clay Engraving
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*Bot&Dolly Camera
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*3D Scan (that can be combined with any other process for a slow material feedback loop)
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*Pick & Place
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*Wire / rope / fibre weaving
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*Spraying (paint, glue, fibre, sand, mud, clay)
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*Hot Wire Cutting. (EPS foam)
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*7D Milling. (foam, plaster, wood,....)
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*7D Chain-saw
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*3D printing (plastic, clay, hydrogel...)
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*Reverse Milling (to be combined with Pick&Place application).
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*Real Time Interaction (to be combined with any other process, need RSI)
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List of video of IAAC projects using a robot :
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https://vimeo.com/album/3361210
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==Maintenance==
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==Downloads==

Latest revision as of 15:33, 22 January 2018

Kuka Robot KR 150 L110–2

Technical specifications

  • Model: Kuka Robotics: KR 150 L110–2
  • Number of axes: 6
  • Maximum reach: 3,500 mm

Health & Safety

Machine Workflow

Turn on the machine

  • Turn on the air compressor (if working with gripper or spindle)
  • Turn on the Kuka box for electronic switches
  • Turn on the Kuka controller KRC2 with the black handle
  • Wait that the operative system Windows XP turns on
  • Press the two buttons on the box attached to the entrance door; first "rearme", then "peticion"
  • On the Teach Pendant press the window selection key to switch the selection to the command status window
  • Use the soft keys to acknowledge the status
  • Copy the file from the USB into the server to execute the file

End Effectors

  • Hotwire Cutter
  • Extruder (Small)


Capacity : 1 liter

Nozzle sizes : 2mm / 4mm / 6mm / 8mm

File: ExtruderA.jpg
  • Extruder (Big)


Capacity : 12.5 liters

Nozzle size : 8mm

File: ExtruderB.jpg
  • External Drill
File: ExtDrill.jpg
  • Gripper (Small)
File: GripperA.jpg
  • Gripper (Large)
File: Gripper2.jpg
  • Measure Pin
File: MeasurePin.jpg
  • Saw N1 (External)
File: SawN1.jpg
  • Saw N2 (External)
File: SawN2.jpg
  • Spindle
File: Spindle.jpg
  • Spindle (External)
File: SpindleExternal.jpg
  • Spray 1
File: SprayA.jpg
  • Spray 2
File: SprayB.jpg

Robotic Processes

List of processes already tested with the KUKA at IAAC (by order of feasibility and accessibility) :

  • Light Writing,
  • Pen Writing
  • Clay Engraving
  • Bot&Dolly Camera
  • 3D Scan (that can be combined with any other process for a slow material feedback loop)
  • Pick & Place
  • Wire / rope / fibre weaving
  • Spraying (paint, glue, fibre, sand, mud, clay)
  • Hot Wire Cutting. (EPS foam)
  • 7D Milling. (foam, plaster, wood,....)
  • 7D Chain-saw
  • 3D printing (plastic, clay, hydrogel...)
  • Reverse Milling (to be combined with Pick&Place application).
  • Real Time Interaction (to be combined with any other process, need RSI)


List of video of IAAC projects using a robot : https://vimeo.com/album/3361210

Maintenance

Downloads