I believe KUKA sell AC units which would eliminate the need to run the machine at less than 100% duty cycle.
It is simple really, robot arm has motors. Motors have temperature sensors. if robot reaches some temperature limits it will stop. When it cools down it will be able to operate again. That will be your duty cycle that depends on ambient temperature.
[size=2]To get more info I would say:[/size]
Read the specs and there will be listed any constraints for storage and operation.
If not, simply contact kuka... (there is a free hotline service, 1 800 xxx xxxx).
And if/when you do ask anyone anything - please try to be specific. It is much easier to provide an answer to question like:
"I may need to run robot A at temperature of B degrees, speed C, load D... Is this ok? Does this require any derating or constraints?"
[size=1em]Than something broad like:[/size]
"I have robot X and want to do wild things with it. Give me all your guidelines...I may read some of them."
it is also not exactly norm to run robot at 30% duty cycle.
i have seen Kuka robot in extreme temperatures. both cold and hot. that is why one is supposed to contact KUKA and explain details.
[size=2]btw. you still don't specify what is the ambient temperature for your robot...[/size]
[size=2px]btw. you still don't specify what is the ambient temperature for your robot...[/size]
I know, it was a generic question... Our machines may end up working with ambient temperatures which may reach 50-55°C
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