FACE TO FACE
The FLW-3000Le mid-range robotic 3kW fibre laser welding robot .
ISMR : Please outline your welding highlights here at EuroBLECH ?
MW : On our booth at EuroBLECH , we have four AMADA welding machines in a welding area showcasing micro welding and resistance welding , right up to 3kW robotic fibre laser welding . We are presenting several systems covering everything from sheet metal part welding , micro welding , part marking and weld monitoring . There are also live links to welding facilities in Italy and The Netherlands to show further customer benefits .
The new FLW-3000Le mid-range robotic 3kW fibre laser welding cell highlights features aimed at higher productivity and lower cost per part . With a rotating set-up table built into the protection cabin , throughput is higher as the next part can be prepared while the current part is being welded . Our original Beam Weaving technology will also be shown , allowing wider gaps in the sheet metal parts to be processed , whilst maintaining a high-quality finish . The Teaching Assistant System ( TAS ) and offline VPSS 4ie WELD CAM virtually eliminate manual programming , again increasing machine uptime .
The Jupiter Advanced Laser Welding System .
The Jupiter Advanced Laser Welding System is designed to turn individual components into customised systems , making it suitable for a wide range of applications and industries as well as complex welding tasks . Our Jupiter Resistance Welding System ( RWS ) for battery packs is a flexible , semi-automatic production system featuring a parallel gap joint technique to weld battery tabs . Fully customisable , it turns individual components into a system that meets the needs for welding high-quality batteries in demanding applications .
Our compact desktop fibre laser marking machine enables part marking and traceability across a range of industries . Integrated with AMADA Weldtech ’ s LM-F Series fibre laser markers , the laser marker can mark metals , plastics and ceramics for diverse applications .
The Laser Process Monitor identifies the causes of welding defects and preventive maintenance for laser welding machines . This advanced monitor provides real-time analysis and feedback , enabling manufacturers to enhance welding quality and efficiency .
ISMR : You have introduced new fibre laser technology at EuroBLECH . Please explain what you are showcasing here ?
Opening of new Welding Technical Centre in Italy
AMADA announced the opening of what it dubbed “ Europe ’ s first fibre laser welding centre ” in Piacienza , near Milan ( Italy ), on 25 October 2024 .
“ This marks a significant step for the European welding industry and underlines our ongoing commitment to innovation , quality and sustainability . Equipped with the latest fibre laser welding technology , the centre will offer advanced solutions for key sectors such as aerospace , medical and electric mobility . The heart of the centre will be the ‘ Weld Vision Hub ’, an interactive space where customers will be able to observe the advanced capabilities of AMADA ’ s welding solutions closely , ensuring high quality and safety in production processes ,” AMADA told ISMR .
“ The centre will be a place for technical demonstration and a space for co-creation . Thanks to the synergy between AMADA Italy , AMADA Weld Tech and AMADA Engineering Europe , customers will have the opportunity to work directly with industry experts to develop customised solutions that meet their specific production needs . This collaborative approach aims to inspire new ideas and find innovative solutions that benefit both society and the environment . The centre will also be an example of sustainability , with processes optimised to minimise environmental impact , demonstrating our commitment to a greener and more sustainable future ,” it added .
AMADA ’ s Laser Process Monitor identifies the causes of welding defects and preventive maintenance for laser welding machines .
MW : From a machine perspective , all three of our lasers here at EuroBLECH are new . We are showing our flagship REGIUS fibre laser cutting system . Up to now , we have offered a 12kW version . We are now showing a 26kW version of this laser . The high-acceleration , three-axis linear drive REGIUS-3015AJe utilises AMADA ’ s Variable Beam Control technology for stepless laser beam shape alteration .
We have always tried not to focus on the laser power race that seems to have consumed other manufacturers over the last six-eight years . But there is customer demand for higher power than 12kW , particularly for those who cut a lot of mid-thick mild steel and wish to cut with nitrogen ( because it is faster ). So , we jumped from 12 to 26kW power of our in-house designed engines .
AMADA ’ s new Welding Technology Centre in Italy .
We have always kept very high beam quality on the lasers , and that allows us to do certain things that are not possible with lower laser beam quality . Pushing to high power normally means that beam quality drops and you need to combine more modules in the laser . However , in our 26kW laser , we only have two modules and no physical combiner . The beam quality is still very high , so we can employ our beam-shaping technology .
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