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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!
Prototype Welding refers to a specialized set of processes and expertise provided by Bond, aimed at developing and testing Friction Welding and Processing solutions for prototype parts before these parts are manufactured at scale. This service is crucial for identifying the most effective welding techniques, optimizing product designs for weldability, and ensuring the prototype meets both functional and quality standards.
These services are integral for companies looking to adopt Friction Stir Welding into their production methods, exploring the feasibility of new designs or seeking to improve existing products.
Our prototype welding services are designed to bridge the gap between concept and production. Our expertise in Friction Stir Welding (FSW) and our dedication to innovation make us the ideal partner for developing, testing, and perfecting your prototypes.
Optimizing product designs for weldability is a critical step in the manufacturing process, and Bond can guide you through it. Our team of process experts is skilled in recommending design modifications to enhance weldability, ensuring your product is not just manufacturable but optimized for performance and durability.
Clients often approach us with an existing part, curious if it can be recreated using Friction Stir Welding. “Here’s my part, do you think it will work?” is a common query. Our response begins in the lab, where we create a prototype, develop the welding process, and determine the necessary parameters. This process not only showcases the capabilities of FSW but also provides vital data such as feed rate, helping clients to assess costs and production requirements.
Bond houses two in-house systems, our FSM4 and LS7 machines, dedicated to developing new applications and advancing the FSW process. These resources allow us to undertake:
Creating and validating tools for optimal welding performance.
Conducting experiments to refine process parameters for peak efficiency.
Tailoring welding processes to meet specific customer needs.
Ensuring welds and materials meet stringent quality standards.
Strokes:
X Axis: 5500 mm
Y Axis: 1000 mm
Z Axis: 350 mm
Z Axis Force: 70 kN
Strokes:
X Axis: 1270 mm
Y Axis: 610 mm
Z Axis: 760 mm
Z Axis Force: 40 kN