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No, you do not need permission to mount an FSW head on your machining centre. Stirweld’s welding head is universal and can be easily installed on any type of CNC. The FSW head behaves like a module added to your…
A constant force of the FSW tool on the parts to be joined is essential to guarantee a quality weld. For this reason, Stirweld has integrated a force sensor into its FSW welding head. This feature monitors the pressure exerted…
The FSW tool pin is one of the components of our friction stir welding tools. It is located at the end of the tool in the extension of the shoulder. The length of the FSW tool pin depends on the…
No, it is important to use an FSW tool that is suitable for the material being welded. Copper and aluminium react differently to heat during the welding process. If the temperature is too high, copper will tend to stick while…
Yes, Stirweld’s FSW robot spindle can weld structures with complex geometry such as double curvature. Our Robotic Friction Stir Welding technology has made complex path welding operations possible. This multi-directional welding capability has opened up opportunities for advanced industry sectors…
Yes, the Stirweld welding head is force controlled. The pressure exerted on the workpiece must be constant in order to guarantee quality FSW welds. It is therefore essential to know and control the force to be applied during the FSW…
The welding temperature with the FSW head is managed according to 3 parameters: the feed speed: the faster the FSW tool feeds, the colder the material will be the rotation speed: the faster the tool rotates, the hotter the material…
The FSW head provides a quality single pass weld for parts up to 10mm thick. Our FSW technology allows a welding capacity of up to 20 mm with a double pass on both sides. This thickness also depends on the…
There are many welding processes that apply to different jobs and work environments. The most common welding processes are: •,Coated electrode welding, more commonly known as arc welding or MMA •,TIG welding, performed with gas arc with tungsten electrode •,MIG…
Yes, the FSW tool is the same regardless of the welding configuration (lap or butt). The choice of the tool depends on the distance to be welded, the depth to be welded and therefore the thickness of the part and…
Yes, it is possible to switch from welding to machining and back again without disassembling the FSW head. The Stirweld welding head was designed by experts in FSW and machining. This hybrid system allows welding and machining to take place…
Our FSW tool does not require tilting to ensure a solid weld. When using our FSW head on a 5-axis machine, tilting can be done. The degree of tilt of the Stirweld FSW welding head is between 0.5° and 3°.…
Yes, Stirweld offers the development of custom FSW tools to suit the specific needs of our customers. We also offer a wide range of standard FSW tools available in our catalog. We study the customer’s request and help him to…
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type= »4_4″][et_pb_text] The average life of our tools is 2000 metres of weld in a typical FSW configuration. The life of the FSW tool varies depending on 2 key factors: the correct use of the tool and its settings. The…
The use of the FSW head with retractable pin offers the advantage of not leaving an exit hole unlike standard welding heads. As its name indicates, the pin retracts at the end of the weld. It allows to directly close…
Yes, Stirweld’s FSW welding head is a hybrid system that allows machining and welding. The FSW head fits all machine tools and is easily installed for an optimized friction stir welding operation. The user can quickly mount and dismount the…
FSW butt welding involves joining parts together tightly so as to limit the thickness of the joint. The rotating FSW tool is brought into contact with the materials to be joined. The material is softened by the heating action of…
Our FSW welding heads are designed and approved for 5 years of use and this 24 Our FSW equipment undergoes numerous tests on a wear bench in order to guarantee its robustness and lifespan.
