Friction Stir Welding Machine

Low distortion, even in long welds
Excellent mechanical properties as proven by fatigue, tensile & bend tests
No fume, porosity, spatter
Low shrinkage
Can operate in all positions
Energy efficient
Non - consumable tool, one tool can typically be used for upto 1000m of weld length in aluminium alloys
No filler wire required
Can weld aluminium & copper of upto 50mm thick in one pass
Slide 'X' & 'Z' - LM guide ways.
Slide 'Y' - Box column guide ways.
Z axis feed force feed back - Plate load cell mounted at top of 'T' Slot table
X axis feed force feed back - Cylinder type load cell mounted on piston rod.
Lubrication - Centralized Lubrication system.

SPECIFICATIONS

Spindle bore - ISO 40
Spindle Motor - 12kW/440V (AC Drive)
Spindle Speed - 300 to 2000 rpm (infinitely variable)
Z axis stroke (Auto) - 300 mm
Z axis stroke (Manual) - 25 mm
Z axis thrust - 500 - 5000 kgf (adj. In steps of 100 kgf)
Z axis rapid traverse - 2000 mm/min
X axis stroke - Total (auto) - 600 mm
X axis stroke (manual) - 200 mm
X axis thrust - 250 - 2500 kgf (adj. In steps of 50 kgf)
X axis rapid traverse - 5000 mm/min
X axis feed - 0 - 500 mm/min
Y axis stroke (manual) - 200 mm
Table size - 600 x 350 mm
'T' slot - 18 x 3
Tool holder - ISO 40 arbor (with ER collet nose)
ER collet - for ???20 mm
Tool - Ceramic or Tungsten carbide