NAME ATOM: Adaptable Gantry machine for different manufacturing processes: Friction Stir Welding (FSW), Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF)
Gantry Machine adaptable to different manufacturing processes (FSW, Incremental Sheet Forming (WAAM), with the following characteristics: • Year of manufacture: 2007 • Nmax: 665 rpm • vrapid: 15 m/min • Axial stress in Z axis: Max. 20 kN • (XxYxZ) 1800x900x700 mm. • Head Rotation: A +/- 20º C: +/- 180º • Precision in Z: 0.1 mm • SIEMENS 840D control • COMBINED Head of A+C axes along with extra W axis.
FIELDS OF APPLICATION
Advanced forming
MOST OUTSTANDING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
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Devices for FSW process
Non-consumable rotating tool with a profiled nipple and a flat cross-section shoulder. Conventional tool for flat joint and special tool for angle joint.
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Devices for ISF process
Punch, roller, hot forming furnace and sheet metal clamping tooling
SERVICES OFFERED BY THE ASSET
FSW (Friction Stir Welding) Process
Optimisation of process parameters, Development of devices and control techniques, process monitoring.
Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF)
Optimisation of process, Development of devices (tooling, tools, thermal assistance devices, etc.) and control techniques, development of process models for integration in programming software for AISF processes and design of optimisation strategies, process monitoring.
ENTITY MANAGING THE ASSET
Contact person:
Karmele Florentino
karmele.florentino@tecnalia.com