The PM Series of FSW Machines

The PM Series is designed for high volume production, and includes an A-B load configuration that can be tended manually or robotically.

The PM Series

The PM Series machines are Bond’s solution for products like vehicle inverters, electronic enclosures, or small parts that are manufactured in volumes from thousands to millions per year.

Sophisticated process control and data management features are combined with a durable, easy-to-operate mechanical design to give customers a fast, reliable solution for demanding production applications.

Axis Specifications

Machine
Designation
PM2
PM4
Maximum Workpiece Thickness, Aluminum (mm)
5
10
Work Table Dimensions, Per Side (mm)
500 x 1,000
Axis Strokes,
X, Y, and Z (mm)
1000 x 680 x 250
1,000 x 680 x 250
Maximum Velocity,
X and Y (mm/min)
12,000
Maximum Velocity,
Z (mm/min)
3,000
Maximum Load,
X and Y (kN)
6
13
Maximum Load,
Z (kN)
20
40
Tilt Axis Range
(deg)
None

SPINDLE SPECIFICATIONS

The PM Series has the following spindle drive arrangements:

  • PM2, PM4 – Available with 4200 RPM spindle speed, up to 100Nm torque
Machine Designation
PM2
PM4
Spindle Specifications
50 Nm to 700 rev/min
3.7 kW to 4,200 rev/min
100 Nm to 700 rev/min
7.4 kW to 4,200 rev/min

Note: all spindles are constant torque to noted speed, then constant power up to maximum spindle speed. Other spindle packages can be quoted as an option.

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