2018-12-21 05:23:32
Mazak recently demonstrated the machining and joining capabilities of its VTC-300C FSW (FRICTION STIR WELDING) HYBRID multi-tasking machine at IMTS.
Designed and manufactured in Kentucky, the VTC300C vertical machining center (VMC) features Mazak’s MAZATROL SmoothG CNC , a 4 0 - t a p e r spindle, full travelingcolumn design and a fixed table for the machining of long and heavy workpieces. The FSW package adds friction stir welding capability to the spindle via a specially designed toolholder. “When combined with closed-loop FSW process control and FSW programming software, users can realize the benefits of joining operations combined with conventional subtractive machining, often on the same set-up,” said a company spokesperson.
“FSW is a solid-state joining process that uses frictional heat and forging pressure to create full-penetration, defectfree welded joints with greater strength than conventional welding methods,” said the spokesperson. The process utilizes a non-consumable tool to join two metal plates without melting the workpiece. Commonly considered a forging process, FSW is suited for joining alloys with low melting points, including aluminum, copper and brass, among others.
For more information contact: Mazak Corporation P.O. Box 970 Florence, KY 41022-0970 859-342-1700 www.mazakusa.com
WV (South)
Rick Smith MachineTech, Inc. 8100-J Arrowridge Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273 704-665-6301 rick@machinetechcnc.com www.machinetechcnc.com
E. PA, MD, DE
Jim Rutan Mazak Mid Atlantic Office 1275 Glenlivet Drive Allentown, PA 18106 800-436-8900 jrutan@mazakcorp.com www.mazakusa.com
W. NY
Bill Miller A.W. Miller Technical Sales 7661 Seneca St. PO Box 69 East Aurora, NY 14052 716-652-8282 bmiller@awmiller.com www.awmiller.com
W. PA, WV (North)
Erwin Mueller A.W. Miller Technical Sales 3 Tara Drive PO Box 220 Harmony, PA 16037 724-453-1690 emueller@awmiller.com www.awmiller.com
New England, E. NY, NJ
Jim Rutan Mazak Northeast Technology Center 700 Old County Cir. Windsor Locks, CT 06096 800-436-8900 860-292-4400 jrutan@mazakcorp.com www.mazakusa.com
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