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Equipment > Friction Stir Welder Machine Specifications

Friction Stir Welder Machine Specifications

Standard Machines

Manufacturing Technology, Inc. offers the following range of standard Friction Stir Welding (FSW) machines.

Different combinations and modifications are possible. All FSW machines can be equipped with automatic load and unload devices, flash removal, and quality control machine monitors. All weld speeds are variable from 0 to maximum.

ModelRPM (Max.) Variable
Max. Axial Force
lbkN
Traverse /
X Axis Stroke
Inmm
Y Axis
Stroke
Inmm
Z Axis
Stroke
Inmm
PM-0 3,000 (5HP)
3,400 15
31 780
15 370
6 150
RM-1 3,000 (20HP)
15,000 67
28 -
78		 700 - 2,000
12 300
8 400
RM-2 3,000 (50HP)
22,500 100
79 2,000
2 60
20 500
RM-3 3,000 (120HP)
45,000 200
59 1,500
16 400
20 500
LS-1 3,000 (20HP)
15,000 67
39 - 590 1,000 - 15,000
39 1,000
24 600
LS-2 3,000 (40HP)
22,500 100
98 - 256 2,500 - 6,500
28 700
20 500
GG-1 3,000 (20HP)
15,000 67
59 1,500
98 2,500
50 1,270

Optional Machine Configurations

  • Extended working stroke dimensions (Example: 55 foot linear weld on a Model LS-1)
  • High Torque Spindle - Double the HP for thick welds
  • 3-D welds possible with dedicated hardware combinations
  • Rotary tables, horizontal and/or vertical
  • Control Option - Table entry Weld Schedules with PLC controls
  • Control Option - Unlimited weld path freedom with CNC controls
  • Precise Force control
  • Tool Temperature feedback and control
  • Retractable Pin Systems
  • Water cooled Tool systems
  • High Stiffness machines with very low Spindle TIR suitable for PCBN tools