KUKA KR 60-3 6-Axis Foundry Robot 60 kg Payload 2033 mm Reach IP67 Foundry Wrist

Overview

• • The KUKA KR 60-3 is a six-axis industrial robot engineered for medium-payload handling in demanding production environments.
• • It carries a rated payload of 60 kg and a rated total load of 95 kg, leaving usable headroom for grippers, fixtures and part weight.
• • A maximum reach of 2,033 mm, measured to the intersection of axes 4 and 5, opens a working envelope volume of 27.2 m³.
• • Pose repeatability of ±0.06 mm holds positioning stable across long shifts and repeated teach-in cycles.
• • This foundry variant adds an IP67 in-line wrist and an IP65 robot body so the arm survives high-fouling and high-temperature cells.
• • The KUKA KR 60-3 runs on the KR C4 controller with the KUKA smartPAD teach pendant and can be mounted on the floor or on the ceiling.
• • An 850 mm × 950 mm footprint and a 665 kg weight, excluding the controller, keep integration inside compact cell layouts practical.

Specifications

Advantages

Foundry-Grade Protection

• • An IP67 foundry in-line wrist seals bearings and drives against casting sand, dust and coolant mist.
• • The IP65 robot body tolerates washdown cleaning and the fouling atmosphere typical of die casting halls.
• • A widened ambient range of +10 °C to +55 °C lets the KUKA KR 60-3 work close to hot dies without derating.

Stiffness Optimised for Process Forces

• • An FEM-optimised structure compensates the process forces generated by pressing, deburring and extraction tools.
• • High static stiffness on the KUKA KR 60-3 limits tool deflection at the flange, protecting part edges and die surfaces.
• • ±0.06 mm pose repeatability holds path accuracy even when a heavy gripper and a 60 kg workpiece are attached.

Fast, Matched Drivetrain

• • On the KUKA KR 60-3, optimally matched motors and gear units deliver up to 322 °/s on axis 6 and 260 °/s on axis 4.
• • Axis 1 and axis 3 reach 128 °/s with the full 60 kg payload, keeping transfer motions short.
• • Wide travel on axis 4 and axis 6 of ±350° removes wrist re-orientation detours in tight sequences.

Efficient Planning and Integration

• • Minimal disruptive contours make offline programming of the KUKA KR 60-3 fast and collision-free.
• • A small 850 mm × 950 mm footprint and 665 kg weight allow installation inside cramped cells and on ceiling mounts.
• • The KR C4 controller and smartPAD use one familiar environment across the whole KR 60 family of variants.
• • A wide variety of variants means the same spare-part and training concept covers several cell layouts.

Applications

• • Die casting cells: this foundry robot handles part extraction, sprue removal and die spraying inside high-fouling, high-temperature enclosures.
• • Foundry handling: the KUKA KR 60-3 moves hot castings, sand cores and gating systems on an IP67 wrist at up to 60 kg.
• • Machine tending: the KUKA KR 60-3 loads and unloads CNC lathes, machining centres and presses through a 2,033 mm reach.
• • Deburring, grinding and fettling where the FEM-optimised arm absorbs process forces and holds the path.
• • Palletising and depalletising of castings, billets and packaged goods in dust-laden workshops, using the KUKA KR 60-3 with its 95 kg total load allowance.
• • General material handling in ceiling-mounted layouts, where floor space must stay clear for forklifts.
• • Automation upgrades where an existing KR C4 fleet is extended with one more KUKA KR 60-3 medium-payload arm.

FAQ

What payload and reach does the KUKA KR 60-3 offer?

It is rated at 60 kg payload with a 35 kg supplementary arm load, giving 95 kg total load, and reaches 2,033 mm to the axis 4/5 intersection.

Is this robot suitable for foundry and die casting work?

Yes. This is the foundry variant: the in-line wrist is rated IP67 and the robot body IP65, with an ambient range of +10 °C to +55 °C for high-fouling, high-temperature cells.

Which controller and teach pendant are used?

The arm runs on the KR C4 controller and is programmed through the KUKA smartPAD handheld pendant.

How is the robot mounted, and how much space does it need?

Floor and ceiling mounting are both supported. The footprint is 850 mm × 950 mm and the arm weighs about 665 kg without the controller.

What accuracy and speed can be expected in production?

On the KUKA KR 60-3, pose repeatability is ±0.06 mm. At rated payload the axes run at 128 °/s on A1 and A3, 102 °/s on A2, 260 °/s on A4, 245 °/s on A5 and 322 °/s on A6.

How does it compare with the KR 60 L45-3 and KR 60 L30-3?

The long-reach variants trade payload for distance: the KR 60 L45-3 covers 2,230 mm at 45 kg and the KR 60 L30-3 covers 2,429 mm at 30 kg, while keeping the same ±0.06 mm repeatability and six axes.

Can the working envelope be verified before delivery?

Yes. Envelope A to G dimensions and the 27.2 m³ volume are published for the KR 60-3, so cell layout, reach studies and offline programs can be validated in advance.