KUKA ready2_rivet

The universal automation solution for fast and efficient self-pierce riveting. It can be integrated seamlessly into your production environment.

The package for all tasks in the field of self-pierce riveting

In cooperation with Böllhoff Verbindungstechnik GmbH, KUKA is developing the preconfigured automation package for all tasks in the field of self-pierce riveting. KUKA ready2_rivet can be integrated seamlessly into your production environment and is easy to operate. With characteristics optimized for self-pierce riveting and quick-change devices for tools, magazines or dies, the universal automation solution from KUKA is suitable for all typical tasks of a riveting machine in the field of body-in-white production, but also for applications in general industry.

Highlights

Simple handling

The parameterization of the rivet gun can be controlled via an operator panel. Simply switch to the Böllhoff user interface on the KUKA smartPAD.

Minimized footprint

All in one: reduced hardware and thus a minimized footprint by combining the robot controller and process controller in a single control cabinet.

Maximum accessibility

With the partially integrated energy supply system, the ready2_rivet package has been optimized for maximum accessibility.

Seamless integration

The predefined configuration enables seamless integration of the automation package into your production environment.

Fast commissioning

The preprogrammed commissioning with three measurement points facilitates the changing of tools, magazines and dies.

Utmost quality assurance

The “Process done” monitoring function integrated into the process sequence enables the simple detection and rectification of faults.

ready2_rivet: all components at a glance

Boost the productivity of your self-pierce riveting tasks with the compact and preconfigured ready2_rivet automation package. You can see all the components at a glance here. We optionally offer the solution featuring a partially integrated energy supply system with material tube.

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The automatic tool changing system from Walther-Präzision is used in the KUKA ready2_rivet package in order to achieve maximum production flexibility.