ERHARDT + ABT USING THE KUKA KR 16 TO AUTOMATE THE PAINTING OF REAR AXLE DRIVE SHAFTS

Until now, applying coating to the parts of the rear drive axle in the automotive industry was a manual and therefore very arduous and time-consuming process. Thanks to an innovative high-tech solution and a KUKA robot, automation technicians at Erhardt + Abt were able to fully automate the process.

The KUKA robot makes its mark in the coating booth for car rear axles through its robust motion control – even under the influence of external forces. Payload, reach, flexibility and availability as well as conveyor tracking and explosion protection classification ex works also bring further advantages. Using the intelligent automation and cell concept from Erhardt + Abt, the strain on workers due to tough working conditions has not only been reduced, but the coating process has also been made significantly more efficient in accordance with the automotive manufacturer’s capacity requirements in 3-shift operation and the work is completed with top quality throughout.