FSW head for CNC machines 3, 4 or 5 axes
Our FSW head can weld from existing CNC machine tools, whether it is a 3, 4 or 5-axis machine. The Stirweld FSW head brings FSW welding functions to the machining center: force control and recording, cooling, protection of the spindle against loads and vibrations.
Compared to a special FSW machine, Stirweld’s solution drastically reduces the investment cost while offering identical performances.
FSW head for CNC machines 3, 4 or 5 axes
Our FSW head can weld from existing CNC machine tools, whether it is a 3, 4 or 5-axis machine. The Stirweld FSW head brings FSW welding functions to the machining center: force control and recording, cooling, protection of the spindle against loads and vibrations.
Compared to a special FSW machine, Stirweld’s solution drastically reduces the investment cost while offering identical performances.
FSW HEAD FOR CNC MACHINE ADVANTAGES
LOW INVESTMENT COST
Compared to FSW special machines or robotic stations
ADAPTABILITY
The FSW head can be adapted to all CNCs
EASY TO USE AND TO INSTALL
After the first installation, the user can assemble & disassemble the FSW head in few minutes from machining to welding and vice versa
FSW EXPERTISE
Stirweld supports its customers throughout the industrialisation of the process with prototyping and part qualification phases
FSW HEAD FOR CNC MACHINE ADVANTAGES
LOW INVESTMENT COST
Compared to FSW special machines or robotic stations
ADAPTABILITY
The FSW head can be adapted to all CNCs
EASY TO USE AND TO INSTALL
After the first installation, the user can assemble & disassemble the FSW head in few minutes from machining to welding and vice versa
FSW EXPERTISE
Stirweld supports its customers throughout the industrialisation of the process with prototyping and part qualification phases
FSW on CNC machine :
FSW HEAD FOR CNC MACHINE CHARACTERISTICS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF STIRWELD FSW HEAD FOR CNC MACHINE
Solution designed by FSW and machining experts (patented in 2015 by SATT French governmental organization)
Force control to secure the weld quality from 1 to 18 kN. The loop control is performed into the head
Radius force ability up to 5 kN
Rotational speed for welding up to 3500 RPM
Recording of the forging force for quality control
Quick tool change (whistle notch attachment with accurate positioning)
From welding to machining without head disassembly
Rotational speed for milling up to 6000 RPM
YOU MAY HAVE SOME MORE QUESTIONS…
How is the protection of your machine spindle ensured?
How will this affect your manufacturer’s warranty?
How is the protection of your operator ensured?
How are vibrations managed during the FSW process?
How is the installation of the FSW head carried out?
What are the minimum specifications of a CNC for FSW purpose?
Is there a risk of damaging my CNC machine?
CARACTERISTICS OF STIRWELD FSW PROCESS ON CNC MACHINE
The Stirweld FSW head is cooled by compressed air and by water.
Compressed air is supplied to the FSW head and it comes out at the level of the shaft and the tool.
The chiller sends cold water into the Stirweld head. The hot water comes out and returns to the chiller and the cool water circulates in a watertight way in the head, cooling it.
To secure the weld quality, tool penetration into the workpiece must be constant.
Welding without force control can lead to excessive flash, porosity or wormholes, which are controlled by the ISO 25239 standard.
With the control panel, you can record the force at which you are welding for future friction stir welding operations. It helps you proof process repeatability and quality of the welds.
In the design of the FSW head for CNC machines, Stirweld engineers have added a claw coopling to protect the machine from vibration. The claw coopling isolates the vibrations, in torque or in translation, and thus cancels out any vibrations emitted during the welding operation.
CARACTERISTICS OF STIRWELD FSW PROCESS ON CNC MACHINE
The Stirweld FSW head is cooled by compressed air and by water.
Compressed air is supplied to the FSW head and it comes out at the level of the shaft and the tool.
The chiller sends cold water into the Stirweld head. The hot water comes out and returns to the chiller and the cool water circulates in a watertight way in the head, cooling it.
To secure the weld quality, tool penetration into the workpiece must be constant.
Welding without force control can lead to excessive flash, porosity or wormholes, which are controlled by the ISO 25239 standard.
With the control panel, you can record the force at which you are welding for future friction stir welding operations. It helps you proof process repeatability and quality of the welds.
In the design of the FSW head for CNC machines, Stirweld engineers have added a claw coopling to protect the machine from vibration. The claw coopling isolates the vibrations, in torque or in translation, and thus cancels out any vibrations emitted during the welding operation.
TECHNICAL SHEET FSW HEAD FOR CNC
COMPLIANT PART : Height of 315 mm
WEIGHT : 35 Kg
AIR PRESSURE COOLING : 3 bars
WATER COOLING : 5l/min at 25°C
HEAD CONSOLE :
Console distance up to 10m (more in option)
CONTROL PANEL
CONTROL PANEL
Production mode (220V voltage)
MONITORING SOFTWARE
PC used for process adjustment of process control
PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS
Free update as function software improvements
FUNCTIONS
Recording of forging force for quality control
Temperature monitoring for safe use
Real time display process adjustment or process control
FSW HEAD FOR CNC: EASY TO USE AND TO INSTALL
After disassembly, the CNC machine is unchanged. There is no hard or soft change of CNC machine.
The FSW Stirweld head fits most of the CNC machines in the market and we have mounted our friction stir welding head on various machining centres:
HAAS Machines
DOOSAN Machines
Large CNC machines
Other vertical CNC
Horizontal CNC
After disassembly, the CNC machine is unchanged. There is no hard or soft change of CNC machine.
The FSW Stirweld head fits most of the CNC machines in the market and we have mounted our friction stir welding head on various machining centres:
HAAS Machines
DOOSAN Machines
Large CNC machines
Other vertical CNC
Horizontal CNC
MINIMUM CNC SPECIFICATIONS
MINIMUM SIZE OF ATTACHMENT:
ISO 40, BT 40 or HSK 63 (or other equivalent size of attachment)
SPINDLE POWER:
10 kW minimum
SPINDLE TORQUE:
50 N.m at 1000 RPM
HEIGHT UNDER THE SPINDLE NOZZLE:
350 mm minimum (the head height is 315 mm)
I want to know if Stirweld FSW head can be mounted on my CN?
With the acquisition of the FSW head from Stirweld, Talendi (formerly Bretagne Ateliers) offers its customers a new high-performance welding solution that is technological, ecological and economical.
In 2021, Bretagne Ateliers has optimised its machine park by purchasing the FSW head from Stirweld. Installed on its machining centre, it enables it to offer quality, watertight, aesthetic and high mechanical resistance welds.
At the end of the year, a few weeks after its installation, the FSW head was activated for a first customer who had a quick need to make welds on some of its parts. FSW technology is the ideal solution for welds with very high quality requirements and Bretagne Ateliers is able to meet the deadline.
Barely a month later, thanks to the involvement and rigour of the teams and the collaboration between the customer and Bretagne Ateliers, the first newly welded parts were sent out.
ADVANCED FUNCTION: STIRWELD MILLING ADD-ON
With the milling add-on you can switch from welding to machining and back again in an instant. Indeed, it is a system of taking and depositing a machining tool allowing you to have a hybrid system of FSW welding and machining. The main advantage: time saving because 2 operations are done on the same machine without human intervention.
MODULARITY
Switch from welding to machining in an instant and vice-versa
MILLING SPEED
Up to 10m/min
Compatible with lubrification: IP64
UNIVERSAL
Adaptable to any CNC machine
NO MAINTENANCE
FOOTPRINT ON CNC TABLE
200-mm long, 200-mm wide, 200-mm high
ADVANCED FUNCTION: STIRWELD MILLING ADD-ON
With the milling add-on you can switch from welding to machining and back again in an instant. Indeed, it is a system of taking and depositing a machining tool allowing you to have a hybrid system of FSW welding and machining. The main advantage: time saving because 2 operations are done on the same machine without human intervention.
MODULARITY
Switch from welding to machining in an instant and vice-versa
MILLING SPEED
Up to 10m/min
Compatible with lubrification: IP64
UNIVERSAL
Adaptable to any CNC machine
NO MAINTENANCE
FOOTPRINT ON CNC TABLE
200-mm long, 200-mm wide, 200-mm high
STEP 1
Milling add-on is on its support
STEP 2
FSW head for CNC takes milling add-on thanks to automatic pressure system
STEP 3
The FSW head is ready for milling
Would you like to see the milling add-on in action?
HAAS INTEGRATIONS OF THE FSW STIRWELD HEAD
HAAS VF-7/40
Fz = 25 000 N
HAAS VF3
Fz = 18 000 N
HAAS VF4
Fz = 18 000 N
HAAS UMC 750
5 axes
HAAS VF8
Fz = 25 000 N
HAAS UMC 750
5 axes
HAAS VF8
Fz = 25 000 N
DOOSAN INTEGRATIONS OF THE FSW STIRWELD HEAD
DOOSAN DNM 750L
Fz = 13 000N
DOOSAN DNM 500
Fz = 13 000 N
DOOSAN DNM 6700 L
Fz = 12 700 N
DOOSAN DNM 6700
Fz = 12 700 N
LARGE CNC MACHINE INTEGRATIONS OF THE FSW STIRWELD HEAD
Manford DL 4112
Fz = 10 000N
Corea FP 50
Fz = 20 000 N
DFPT JOB 159
Fz = 20 000 N
Breton Millfly
BMO CNC
Fz = 20 000 N
Breton MillFly
BMO CNC
Fz = 20 000 N
CNC MACHINE INTEGRATIONS OF THE FSW STIRWELD HEAD
Hartford VMC-1300
Fz = 8 000 N
Mazak Nexus 510C
Fz = 7 000 N
Twinhorn VE-1500L3
Fz = 8 000 N
Hermlé C30U dynamics
Fz = 8 500 N
Vernier CV800
Fz = 9 000 N
Vision Wide
Fz = 12 000 N
Mitsui Seiki
VS3A
Mazak
VTC-800/30SDR
Mitsui Seiki
VS3A
Mazak
VTC-800/30SDR
HORIZONTAL CNC INTEGRATIONS OF THE FSW STIRWELD HEAD
RealMeca
Fz = 7 000 N
Thanks to Stirweld FSW Technology we can weld whatever application size we want on CNC machine. Friction Stir Welding gives a really good static outcome without any other operations needed. With this innovative FSW head for CNC machine , we can now diversify our operations at a very low cost and very efficiently.
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