FLATLINE | GANTRY FSW SERIES
All-access availability for non-stop productionDedicated in elevating performance standards and full process reliability, Stirtec machines within the G-series are designated to achieve highest welding speeds for applications in the automotive and other industries. The gantry system combines robust and stiff machine design with fast acceleration travel speeds, reducing production costs to a minimum. The manufacturing of large full-EV battery trays and floor panel systems require short FSW welding and part handling times to fulfill the desired quantities. With welding speeds up to 5,000 mm/min, Stirtec gantry systems are employed by leading OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and their suppliers for high-volume production in the automotive industry. The special developed FSW spindle system executes the welding process force controlled. Including the inline process monitoring software STIRlytics®, process forces and real-life data collecting are combined into a quality report, which ensures full traceability throughout the FSW welding process. Seamlessly integrated into the desired automation system, Stirtec machines within the G-series are setting new milestones in serial production.
FSW force control system
STIRlytics process monitoring software for data monitoring
Simultaneous part handling to the welding cycle
Achievement of FSW welding speeds up to 5,000 mm/min
Overview of the gantry FSW series
G-FSWC2318
- Application for welding: large battery tray for full EV and PHEV vehicle components
- FSW machinery with exceptional rigidity for part loading from front, back and top side of the machine
Download DatasheetG-FSWC2318
The Stirtec G-FSWC2318 provides state-of-the-art Friction Stir Welding technology that seamlessly merges power and precision in a single, versatile production unit. The robust and stiff machine design allows the achievement of highest welding speeds under following the welding path with stabile accuracy. Applications can be fully-loaded from front for welding and transferred outside of the machinery due to rear side opening. With the extension of the tool magazine up to 120 sockets, the G-FSWC2318 is the perfect solution on ever-changing requirements demanding individual and flexible production. The machine is predominately used for automated production, demands for manual loading and unloading are also given by the full enclosure machine system.
Machine characteristics of Stirtec G-FSWC2318
- application size up to L 2,000 mm x W 1,500 mm
- use of Sinumerik 840D sl machine control system
- STIRlytics process software for 100 % traceability
- FSW force measuring system in X-, Y- and Z-direction
- highest process stability and accuracy due to rigid machine frame
- suitable for all aluminum alloys and die casting components
- automatic tool change system for 50 tool pockets (up to 120 sockets)
- FSW spindle for welding forces up to 40 kN, speed: 5,000 rpm
- Heidenhain absolute scales leads to direct machine feedback
- achievement of highest FSW welding speeds (up to 5,000 mm/min)
- upgradable milling functionality in a single machining center
- full protection and CE-conformity
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FLATLINE FSWC
- Application for welding: large battery tray for full EV and PHEV vehicle components
- Working area from 1,800 mm, extendable in 400 mm increments up to 3,000 mm (larger dimensions available on request)
- FSW machinery for the achievement of highest welding speeds in reference to the application (up to 5,000 mm/min)
Download DatasheetFSWC
Stirtec Flatline machines are the most productive Friction Stir Welding centers, designed for welding applications involving all metals. The FSWC can process workpieces of any type, provided they fi t within the clamping area and require a maximum process force of 25 kN. Due to the open gantry design, the accessibility for loading and unloading is perfectly given. In regard to the part dimensions, automatic part handling can be performed simultaneously to the FSW welding cycle without any disruption of the production process. Following the achievement of highest welding speeds up to 5,000 mm/min, the cycle timing for welding is reduces to a minimum. The machine type of the Flatline FSWC synthesizes latest FSW technology RapidStir® with the possibility for multi-spindle installation.
Machine characteristics of Stirtec Flatline FSWC
- application size up to L 3,900 mm (min.) x W 3,300 mm x H 3,700 mm (table extension for dual operation possible)
- use of Sinumerik One machine control system
- STIRlytics process software for 100 % traceability
- FSW force measuring system in X-, Y- and Z-direction
- highest productivity due to open gantry machine design
- suitable for all aluminum alloys and die casting components
- automatic tool pick-up station with 5 tool pockets, expandable to 10 tool pockets
- FSW spindle for welding forces up to 25 kN, torque: 6,000 rpm
- synthesizing Rapidstir® welding technology
- achievement on highest FSW welding speeds (up to 5,000 mm/min)
- upgradeable multi-spindle with the installation of second gantry system (available on request)
- easy accessibility for automatic part handling (loading, unloading)
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Applications for the Flatline Series
E-Mobility
The cooling circuits of battery trays, stator housings, and inverter housings in electric vehicles are sealed watertight using Stirtec's gantry FSW series. Stirtec's FSW machines are excellently suited for manufacturing battery trays due to their high welding quality.
EV / PHEV Battery Trays
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