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KC Robotics is a process-driven robot systems integrator, specializing in arc welding, material removal and material handling applications. As an RIA Certified Integrator, KC Robotics is committed to improving customers’ profitability and productivity through quality automated solutions. Industries served include aerospace, appliance, automotive, composites, construction, consumer goods, defense, electronic, foundry, glass, metal, packaging, and plastics. As an integrator for KUKA Robotics, ABB Robotics, and Yaskawa Motoman, KC Robotics provides full integration services – concept development, design, engineering, EOAT, programming and system build. Each project is steered from concept development through installation with detailed communication and guidance from an engineer/project manager. The company is known for its use of innovative technologies and creative problem solving to develop successful and user-friendly robotic systems. Location: West Chester Township, Ohio

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Hi, I am looking for something to grab, hold, and place a 20" flexible plastic strip from one end if possible. It could be required to sense and flip as the strip is wider on one side. Activating a switch for an adjustable time frame, 1 to 3 seconds would also be necessary after proper placement.

Hi Daniel, KC Robotics has automated systems that perform applications like the one you have described. Please call Paul Carrier at 513-860-4442 and he can help find a solution for you.

Erica DeMott - Marketing Coordinator
edemott@kcrobotics.com
(513) 860-4442

I am looking at a 2 headstock work cell and notice some have a door or curtain on both sides of the robot between the robot and the headstock and others don’t. Is there a reason for this? Standard possibly? as I want to do what’s right.

Lee, There are many variables that drive cell design. Contact me directly and we can discuss the cell design you are looking at.

Leo Liske - Systems Group Manager
lliske@kcrobotics.com
(513) 860-4442

We are looking for 5 top Integrators for design of CMT welding cell. It is welding Aluminum plates. The box design weighs about 2000 lbs. We work at a large Semiconductor equipment company

Dennis, We have built numerous systems welding Aluminum with Fronius welders. The exact welding process CMT or other will depend on your specific parts. Please give me a call so that we can discuss your parts and the best welding process in depth.

Leo Liske - Systems Group Manager
lliske@kcrobotics.com
(513) 860-4442

I'm currently 2 semesters away from getting my certificate in Robotics and Automation, and am curious as to what are the best first steps to take in starting my career? The interview and hiring process, and any advice that you can give to someone looking for entry level at my current experience level, which is still actively studying, but no experience in the industry.

Scott, There are multiple directions you can go after receiving your certificate. Work for a system integrator, maintenance in a plant some where, be a hired gun to program robots. Give me a call and we can discuss.

Leo Liske - Systems Group Manager
lliske@kcrobotics.com
(513) 860-4442

Are there requirements to have awareness devices like tower lights on our robot cell? I would like to have some lights signal when the robot is in normal operation, Teach Mode, or if there is an error, but I would like a standard to provide to request the capital. Thank you, Holly

Leo Liske - Systems Group Manager
lliske@kcrobotics.com
(513) 860-4442

What is a recommended system for Robot fixture calibration. I want to be able to move fixtures from different cells without having to reprogram. I want to define the user frame.

Leo Liske - Systems Group Manager
lliske@kcrobotics.com
(513) 860-4442

Generally speaking, what are the best robots to buy for weld quality, training, service, down time, etc.

Any RIA member company is going to provide a well-built, reliable robot manipulator. Any mass-produced robot arm will provide long-term operation with minimal down-time. When considering an arc-welding robot, you should also consider the "marriage" with the welding power supply (WPS) and how much control of the weld process you have from the teach pendant, while you are teaching the robot. Many existing solutions on the market require setting up the robot, separate from setting up the WPS. This also creates some "finger-pointing" when it comes to trouble-shooting...is it a WPS issue or a robot issue. Please consider an advanced robotic arc-welding SOLUTION from OTC Daihen, Inc. We have been in business since 1919, manufacturing arc-welding solutions since 1934 and delivering robotic arc-welding solutions since 1980.

Mike Monnin - General Manager Sales and Marketing
mmonnin@daihen-usa.com
(937) 667-0800

Where are the batteries located on an otc Daihen almega ax-v6l robot with a ax-c controller? Thanks.

There are 2 types of batteries on the AX-series robot systems.

Encoder backup batteries are housed in the base of the robot. Here is a link to an excerpt from our documentation with information about these batteries: https://www.dropbox.com/s/njcqfgpfleu093w/AX-series%20encoder%20backup%20battery%20info.pdf?dl=0

CPU backup battery can be bound inside the controller on the main CPU board.

Please contact OTC Daihen, Inc. customer service at (937) 667-0800 and ask to speak to on of our trained technicians for part information and documentation on their replacement procedures.

Mike Monnin - General Manager Sales and Marketing
mmonnin@daihen-usa.com
(937) 667-0800

I have an otc daihen robot almega v6-L with a otc power supply and a two turntable integration. I am having issues with the seam tracking. What adjustments do I need to make in the settings to make it more responsive on both linear welds and circular welds? Thanks, Jeff Hobson

The sample data parameters and control tracking sensitivity. Parameter controls the left-to-right (weaving) direction and parameter controls the up-to-down (wire extension/retraction) direction. Reference page 5-24 in the manual. Parameter default is 0. Range is 0 or 10-300. 10 is low sensitivity, 300 is high sensitivity. The default setting (0) is equal to 300 (highest sensitivity). Suggest setting it to 100 if the default is too sensitive. Then try 50. Reference page 6-4 in the manual.
Parameter default is 0. Range is 0 or 10-100. 10 is low sensitivity, 100 is high sensitivity. The default setting (0) is equal to 100 (highest sensitivity). Suggest setting it to 50 if the default is too sensitive. Then try 25. Reference page 6-4 in the manual.

Mike Monnin - General Manager Sales and Marketing
mmonnin@daihen-usa.com
(937) 667-0800

I have on OTC AX controller and I am not familiar with arc welding with it. I need to change a weld to a linear weave. Do I leave the original AS and insert weave condition under AS? And WE above AE?

This the program layout when adding a weave condition into your program. To change your function type in a weave condition press the edit key.
Using your arrow keys arrow down until the weave condition is under-lined. Then using your arrow over keys to go into editing your weave condition.
Arrow down and arrow over until function type box is highlighted. Press the enter key to expand the box then select linear function, sin wave, or circle weave type. Once changed press the complete F key (F12).
Press Complete F-key (F12) to except changes.
Feel free to email a request to [email protected] for more information, including some screenshots that "Ask The Experts" does not support.

Mike Monnin - General Manager Sales and Marketing
mmonnin@daihen-usa.com
(937) 667-0800