Friction stir welding in e-mobility - KUKA Expert Talk at HMI

With process know-how in friction stir welding, KUKA has become an important partner to the automotive industry. In this KUKA Expert Talk, which took place as part of the digital trade fair HMI, we talk about how this technology can be used to optimize heat management for batteries as well as how to efficiently implement the complex structure of battery storage housings.
Crucial for the future-oriented topic of e-mobility are not only the range and performance of the vehicles but also the efficient manufacturing with innovative concepts. The process is particularly suitable for high-quality joining processes using various aluminum alloys and other non-ferrous metals with low melting temperatures.
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[@wlysam1600]

Great job. I have a question, is this arm powered by pneumatic or electrical motors?

[@azelbane87]

Hi there: i just would like to ask where to get the RIGHT INFO from IN ORDER TO MAKE ACCURATE CALCULATIONS ABOUT ENERGY CONSUMPTIO OF ANY KUKA ROBOT(there is absolutely no indication nowhere, not in the datasheet nor on the official website); CAN YOU PLEASE HELP? PS: i am trying to figure out the energy consumption (Kw) of a KUKA kr60 CR2 ed05 with a constant&continuous work-load of about 8h/day. Where do I find the electrical info of all the motors and actuators of the robot?