KY-600DS Auto Rigid Box Forming Robot Machine
Servo-driven robotic arm box forming — 16–20 pcs/min, full range from 45 mm jewelry boxes to 580 mm gift sets, PLC recipe control, 1.5 KW on 220V. Direct from Kylin Machines.
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Why Manual Forming Is Limiting Your Output
The box-forming stage is where most rigid box lines lose speed, quality, and margin. The KY-600DS eliminates that bottleneck with robotic automation.
🔴 Manual & Semi-Auto Limitations
- ✘Slow output — only 5–8 boxes/min by hand
- ✘Inconsistent corner squareness & box dimensions
- ✘3–5 operators per forming station required
- ✘Quality degrades over an 8-hour shift due to fatigue
- ✘Small boxes (under 80mm) nearly impossible to form consistently
- ✘High training overhead for new operators
🟢 KY-600DS Robotic Advantage
- ✓Servo-robotic arm delivers up to 20 pcs/min continuously
- ✓Mechanically identical output — box after box, shift after shift
- ✓One operator monitors the entire forming line
- ✓24/7 consistent quality — no human fatigue variable
- ✓PLC precision handles even 45×45mm miniature boxes
- ✓Recipe storage means new operators are productive in minutes
Engineered for Industrial Precision
Six engineering decisions that separate the KY-600DS from conventional forming machines.
Robot Arm Forming Unit
Advanced multi-axis robotic arm folds, presses, and shapes all four box sides simultaneously — eliminating manual folding entirely.
Servo Motor Drive System
High-precision servo motors control every fold and press cycle, maintaining dimensional tolerances that manual or pneumatic systems cannot achieve.
16–20 Boxes Per Minute
Up to 1,200 formed boxes per hour in continuous operation — the throughput needed for mid-to-large packaging production lines.
PLC Touchscreen & Recipe Storage
Store unlimited box size recipes. Switch products in under 15 minutes. Intuitive interface requires minimal operator training.
Wide Format Coverage
From 45×45×10mm precision jewelry boxes to 580×420×120mm large gift sets — a single machine covers your entire product catalog.
1.5 KW on 220V
Lowest energy class in its category. Standard single-phase supply with no special wiring required. Reduces operating cost per box.
KY-600DS — Full Specification Sheet
| Model | KY-600DS |
|---|---|
| Min Box Size (L × W × H) | 45 × 45 × 10 mm |
| Max Box Size (L × W × H) | 580 × 420 × 120 mm |
| Working Speed | 16–20 pcs/min (960–1,200 pcs/hr) |
| Power Supply | 220V Single-Phase |
| Power Consumption | 1.5 KW |
| Machine Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1,500 × 1,350 × 1,700 mm |
| Machine Weight | 1,100 kg |
| Conveyor Belt Dimensions | L2,400 × W850 mm |
| Drive System | Servo Motor |
| Control Interface | PLC Touchscreen with Recipe Storage |
| Certification | CE Approved |
| Warranty | 3-Year Quality Warranty |
What’s Included
- Heavy-duty Steel Machine Base (1,100 kg)
- Robotic Arm Forming Unit + Servo Control
- PLC Touchscreen Control Interface
- Conveyor Belt System (L2400 × W850 mm)
- Full Operator & Maintenance Manual
- 3-Year Quality Warranty Certificate
- Online Installation & Training Guide
- Lifetime Remote Technical Support
See the KY-600DS in Full Production
Watch the servo robotic arm system forming rigid boxes at speed. Real factory conditions — no editing.
Four Steps from Sheet to Finished Box
Feed Pre-Wrapped Sheet
Operator places pre-wrapped greyboard sheet (paper/cloth glued) onto the input belt.
Auto Positioning
Precision sensors and PLC system align the sheet exactly under the robotic forming station.
Robotic Arm Forming
Servo-controlled robot arm folds all four box sides and presses with calibrated force.
Auto Output & Stack
Fully formed rigid boxes exit the machine ready for downstream inspection or packing.
What the KY-600DS Produces
KY-600DS vs. Semi-Auto vs. Manual
| Criteria | KY-600DS (Full Auto) | Semi-Auto Machine | Manual Forming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output Speed | 16–20 pcs/min | 8–12 pcs/min | 5–8 pcs/min |
| Consistency | Servo-identical | Operator-dependent | Highly variable |
| Labor Required | 1 (monitoring only) | 1–2 operators | 3–5 operators |
| Min Box Size | 45 mm (servo precision) | ~60 mm typical | ~80 mm practical limit |
| Power Consumption | 1.5 KW (220V) | 2–3 KW | N/A |
| Changeover Time | 10–15 min (PLC recipe) | 20–40 min | No tooling needed |
| Best Suited For | High-volume, premium quality | Medium batches | Small custom runs |
What Packaging Factories Say
“Your box corner taper has been running like a champion saving us time and money!! As we continue to grow we will definitely keep in touch.”
“We purchased the KY-450 last year — right now the machine is running very stable. We are going to order one more machine from Kylin.”
“The machine is working now fine, beautiful… thank you so much and maybe if we need other kind of box making machines I will contact you.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from B2B packaging buyers and machine procurement managers.
The KY-600DS forms rigid boxes from 45×45×10mm to 580×420×120mm, covering jewelry boxes, gift boxes, phone packaging, cosmetics boxes, wine boxes, and premium apparel packaging. It works with pre-wrapped greyboard sheets covered in paper, cloth, or specialty wrap materials.
The KY-600DS operates at 16–20 pieces per minute in continuous production — equating to 960–1,200 boxes per hour. Speed varies slightly based on box dimensions and material thickness. Even at minimum rated speed of 16 pcs/min, it outperforms two skilled manual operators.
Standard 220V single-phase power at 1.5 KW. No special electrical infrastructure, three-phase connections, or transformer upgrades are required. This makes the KY-600DS compatible with any standard production facility worldwide.
One operator is sufficient to monitor the machine, manage material loading, and respond to any alerts. The servo robotic arm performs all forming, folding, and pressing automatically. This replaces 3–5 manual forming workers per shift.
Typically 10–15 minutes via the PLC touchscreen. Each box size can be stored as a named recipe and recalled instantly. For factories running multiple SKUs, this dramatically reduces downtime between product runs.
No. The KY-600DS is dedicated to the box forming stage. It takes pre-wrapped greyboard sheets (with covering material already glued) and forms them into the final 3D rigid box shape. It pairs with upstream wrapping, gluing, and laminating machines for a complete automated production line.
All KY-600DS machines ship with a 3-year warranty covering all major components. Kylin Machines also provides lifetime free remote technical support, on-site installation guidance, operator training, and priority spare parts delivery to customers worldwide.
Yes. Kylin Machines welcomes factory visits to our Dongguan facility where KY-600DS machines are running in production. We also offer live video demonstrations via WhatsApp or Zoom, including running the machine with dimensions matching your specific product.
Ready to Automate Your Rigid Box Line?
Send us your box dimensions, required output, and current production setup. We will recommend the right configuration, share a relevant demo video, and issue a factory-direct quotation — typically within 24 hours.
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Why Automated Rigid Box Forming Is Now a Production Imperative
A technical and market analysis for packaging factory directors and capital equipment procurement managers evaluating fully automatic rigid box forming machines.
The Forming Bottleneck Problem In most rigid box production lines, the forming stage — where the pre-wrapped greyboard sheet is folded into its final 3D box shape — is the single largest source of quality variance and labor cost. While upstream operations (printing, laminating, greyboard cutting, paper wrapping) have been progressively automated over the past decade, forming has lagged behind due to the perceived complexity of handling different box geometries.
The Economics of Robot-Arm Forming
The KY-600DS addresses this gap with a servo-driven robotic arm that handles the complete folding and pressing sequence mechanically. At 16–20 pcs/min, it replaces the output of 3–4 skilled manual operators. Over a two-shift, 250-day working year, that productivity differential compounds into significant labor cost recovery. For mid-volume packaging factories producing 2–4 million rigid boxes annually, the capital payback period on a machine of this class is typically 18–30 months depending on local labor rates.
Quality Consistency at Scale
Beyond pure speed, the quality argument for servo automation is compelling. Manual forming is susceptible to operator fatigue, especially on small-format boxes (under 80mm) where corner squareness requires consistent hand pressure and positioning. The KY-600DS’s servo system applies calibrated, repeatable mechanical force on every cycle. For luxury brands where box dimensional tolerances directly affect the perceived quality of the unboxing experience, this consistency is not optional — it is a brand protection requirement.
Operational Flexibility via PLC Recipe Control A key concern for factories running multiple SKUs is changeover time. The KY-600DS’s PLC touchscreen with recipe storage reduces format changeover to 10–15 minutes — compared to 30–60 minutes for mechanical adjustment on older semi-automatic formers. This makes the machine viable for operations running short production batches of specialty rigid boxes alongside high-volume standard lines, without dedicating a separate machine to each format.
Energy Efficiency and Infrastructure
The 1.5 KW power consumption on 220V single-phase is a significant operational advantage. Competing machines in the full-auto category frequently require 3-phase 380V supply and draw 3–5 KW, adding both electrical infrastructure cost and ongoing energy expense. The KY-600DS’s low power design reflects Kylin Machines’ engineering philosophy of achieving higher mechanical efficiency through servo precision rather than brute-force pneumatic or hydraulic power systems.
Market Positioning for Luxury Packaging
The global luxury packaging market continues to expand, driven by e-commerce premiumization, growth in Asian consumer goods markets, and the sustained demand for rigid boxes in jewelry, cosmetics, electronics, and spirits categories. Packaging manufacturers serving premium brands face increasing pressure to deliver tighter tolerances and higher consistency without proportional increases in labor cost. The KY-600DS is purpose-built for this market position — a machine that produces luxury-quality rigid boxes at industrial efficiency.
Factory-Direct Supply Chain Advantage Kylin Machines manufactures and ships the KY-600DS directly from its Dongguan facility, eliminating distributor markups that can add 20–35% to machine cost in comparable categories. A 3-year comprehensive warranty with lifetime remote technical support means total cost of ownership remains predictable. For procurement managers evaluating full-cycle machine investment, factory-direct supply also means direct access to engineering teams for application-specific configuration — an advantage that reseller channels typically cannot offer.
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What Client’s Say
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