COME TALK WITH THE WORLD EXPERTS IN SOLID STATE PROCESSING
Bond at FABTECH Chicago | Sept. 8–11 | Booth #B17039 with KUKA | RFSSW on a KUKA Robot!
Bond at FABTECH Chicago
Sept. 8–11 | Booth #B17039 with
KUKA RFSSW on a KUKA Robot!
Friction Stir Welding stands as an important technology in shipbuilding, enabling the welding of aluminum extrusions to produce integrally stiffened panels. These panels play a crucial role in constructing various structural components of marine vessels, including decks, bulkheads, floors, and helicopter landing platforms – to name a few. The application of FSW in shipbuilding not only enhances structural integrity but also offers significant advantages in terms of strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, key factors in marine environments.
Understanding the diverse needs of the shipbuilding industry, Bond offers a range of specialized machines designed to address specific manufacturing challenges.
The LS Series by Bond is specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of the shipbuilding and marine industry. With capabilities tailored for the construction of large-scale maritime components, the LS Series machines facilitate the production of high-quality, integrally stiffened panels crucial for the shipbuilding process.
Precision and Strength
The LS Series machines incorporate Bond’s advanced algorithms to manage precise control of the weld process. These machines are designed and built using state-of-the-art components such as ballscrews, linear rails and gearboxes with large safety factors. Spindles are rated for years of maintenance free operation. Laser guidance along the weld path ensures that the welds follow the seam line in the extrusions. Stiff structural design minimizes deflection, allowing for longer tool life and a wider process window.
Versatility for Various Applications
The modular design of the base sections offers the ability to configure each machine to the requirements of specific applications. Automated infeed and clamping systems minimize time between welds, solving one of the biggest issues in friction stir welding of long panel extrusions in industry today.
Efficiency and Reliability
Our FSW technology significantly reduces production time and costs while ensuring consistent quality, contributing to more efficient and reliable shipbuilding processes.
Bond Technologies leads the way in applying FSW technology to the shipbuilding industry, offering innovative solutions that achieve maximum quality and throughput.