The ready2_rivet is the latest addition to the ready2_use packages from Kuka AG, in collaboration with Böllhoff, a leading manufacturer and distributor of fasteners and assembly systems. It is a self-pierce riveting package that suits BIW production and general industry.
As an automated, flexible and preconfigured solution that seamlessly integrate into existing production environments, the ready2_rivet enhances the productivity and efficiency. The parameterization of the rivet gun can be processed via the Kuka smartPAD. The solution combines the robot controller and process controller in a single control cabinet. In addition, it has a “Process done” monitoring function that allows detection and rectification of faults.