KMT's 500th robotic waterjet system is milestone in more than one way
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KMT Cutting Systems has sold its 500th robotic waterjet system, the first of a new design and the first system fitted with Motoman robots.
The sale was made to Avanzar Interiors/Johnson Controls, San Antonio, Texas. The sale is not only significant because of the number but also because it heralds a new future for KMT Cutting Systems.
This 500th system is the first to be based on a totally new design – the Open gantry Concpet (OGC), and it is the first to use Motoman robots.
Since its purchase by KMT from the ABB Group, KMT Cutting Systems has been a strategic partner with ABB Robotics, but the company can also now offer robots from other manufacturers.
The OGC solution is aimed at trim applications, particularly car interior components such as carpets, headliners, bootliners, insulation mats and dashboards made from soft materials. The supplied first system will be used to trim headliners for the Toyota Tundra vehicle.
OGC is an open system featuring inverted robots mounted on a gantry frame. The system can be transported in a standard 40 ft container.
