1. Speed and efficiency
KR robots move at speeds of up to 225º/sec in 7 axes. This makes them up to 50% to 100% faster than other cobots on the market. All while constantly detecting collisions. In addition, the 7th axis kinematics allows for better optimization of trajectories. Significantly increasing the efficiency of production or packaging.
2. Ergonomics and space saving
The 7th axis allows you to position the robot even in narrow spaces between other equipment. This saves and optimizes priceless space on the production floor.
Kassow Robots’ 7-axis cobot can reach the work area from around a corner. This allows it to work from a position offset to the side of the work area (or machine entrance). This leaves free access for the technician, allowing him to rearm, clean or repair the machine, without having to dismantle the robot, another saving of several hours.
3. Versatility and economy
There are a number of applications (for smaller model machining centers from manufacturers such as: Haas, Mazak, Doosan, Okuma or DMG Mori) where, in terms of effective range, a 7-axis KR with an arm reach of 850mm (and a payload capacity of 10kg) can comfortably compete with larger 6-axis robots with more than 300mm reach. The shorter, but more agile, arm of the 7-axis robot can do the same thing as the larger (and always more expensive) 6-axis cobot model, which must be moved away from the machine to fit into the light of the access window.
This reduces the cost of robotization by 17 to 30% compared to the most popular brands on the market.
4. More possible applications
The additional motion on the 3rd joint of the Kassow Robots collaborative robot allows the tool vector (TCP) to be maintained over a nearly full range of motion. This allows, among other things, spreading paint, glue, other surface treatments over a larger area and reaching hard-to-reach places.
The additional movement also allows the safe handling of delicate objects, or those whose orientation in space cannot be changed during movement.
In addition, the 7th axis allows you to reach the nooks and crannies of an object from the inside or to seamlessly surround objects from all sides, which translates into extraordinary versatility in painting, welding or also surface treatment. In addition, it allows you to build applications without additional components such as rotary tables or a second robot (because one, 7-axis can handle it).
5. Safety PLUS
[IMPORTANT to point out that the safety of people working with a collaborative robot can only be considered for the total application in which it is used.]
In terms of safety, Kassow Robots has solutions from the best in the industry. Moreover, it enhances them with 7-axis capabilities:
KR’s 7-axis cobot can be programmed so that the object or tool being moved can only remain in a human-safe orientation, such as turning it away from people with sharp edges or so that it does not leave the safe zone (from waist up to shoulder height).
The 7-axis cobot can shield the tool and the object being carried from people by itself.
The ease with which a 7-axis cobot can be positioned between other machines, for example, reduces the number of places of possible collision and physical access to the robot.
6. Ease of use for everyone
To get started, all you need is a one-day training course (at no extra cost). Operation of KR cooperative robots does not require knowledge of programming languages. Any person who thinks logically and has spatial imagination can handle it.
For operation, there is a control tablet (teach pendant) with an intuitive interface based on drag & drop methodology. Its screen is responsive, bright and high-resolution. Use is therefore easy and comfortable, similar to the experience of operating a smartphone.