• Industry > Automotive
  • Application > Welding
  • Sector > Manufacturing
  • #AluminumWelding
  • #AutomotiveParts
  • #KR120
  • #KUKARobot
  • #QualityConsistency
  • #ServoGun
  • #SpotWelding
  • #WeldingAutomation

Process Overview

This welding automation solution uses the KUKA KR120 to perform aluminum spot welding for automotive parts, enabling faster welding operations and multi-angle access through a welding robot system.

By applying a high-precision, high-speed industrial robot, the solution supports accurate and stable welding even on complex-shaped parts, securing high productivity and consistent welding quality.

Components

Robot

  • KUKA Ready2_spot

  • KR120 R2700

  • 6-axis articulated robot

  • Payload: 120 kg

  • Repeatability: ±0.05 mm

  • Working range: 2,701 mm

  • Total weight: 1,069 kg

  • KUKA.ServoGun Software

  • Spot package

  • Welding controller: KR C4

  • KUKA automatic teaching playback function with sensor-based compensation

  • Process switch cabinet

  • Robot controller

Peripherals

  • Robot mounting base

  • Workpiece fixing and rotating jig (separate configuration)

Workflow

STEP 1.
Workpiece loading
STEP 2.
Rotate the workpiece fixing jig
STEP 3.
Spot welding operation aligned to welding positions
STEP 4.
Rotate the workpiece fixing jig to the discharge position

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