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!
Machine control and data acquisition are accomplished with a CNC controller and a touch-panel Human-Machine Interface (HMI) utilizing the custom control software developed by Bond to meet the needs of complex-contour solid-state metal joining work.
The CNC allows multi-axis interpolated motion using common NC programming (G-Code & M-Code programming). The system is capable of performing force control on the forge axis (spindle axis direction) regardless of spindle orientation while moving along a prescribed multi-axis profile. At up to 1,250Hz, Bond delivers the highest built-in data acquisition rates in the industry.
All functions that result in machine motion can be initiated via the HMI, which contains an E-Stop push button, a panel PC, welding parameter override functions, axis selectors, jog motion touch buttons, and push buttons to start/abort the program. USB and Ethernet connections allow communication with external devices. Various levels of password-protected access are provided for operators, maintenance and system administrators.
Bond offers high-speed data collection on all of its welding systems. This permits a user-configured, real-time display of welding data on the HMI. Further, user-configured log files are created and saved on the machine, permitting data analysis and plotting, diagnosis of issues, etc. Having the data collected at such a high speed allows the user to assess weld quality in real-time.
Key machine functions represented on the HMI can be operated using one of two pendant options: a handheld pendant or a graphical pendant. The handheld pendant features a three-position, motion-enable switch for secure operation, while the graphical pendant offers an enhanced, intuitive interface for managing essential functions.
Bond systems all feature drives, motors, gearboxes, ball screws, racks, and cables from internationally available suppliers, making it possible to replace worn or damaged components with minimal downtime.
Every Bond machine is able to be configured for secure remote access. For production environments, the ability to remotely diagnose, troubleshoot and often resolve issues maximizes machine availability and up time. Researchers benefit from the ability to collaborate with Bond design and process engineers in real time, improving their ability to innovate. Powerful and safe remote diagnostics can improve the performance of Bond machines for all our customers. Remote support lets our controls engineers help customers worldwide, from Finland and Switzerland to India and Japan, without waiting on travel.