![Completely 3D capable parallel kinematics for friction stir welding and milling of large parts Completely 3D capable parallel kinematics for friction stir welding and milling of large parts](/en/technologyfields/cutting-and-joining/component-design-and-special-technologies/special-joining-technologies/equipment/pentapod_multifunctional_system/jcr:content/contentPar/sectioncomponent/sectionParsys/textblockwithpics/imageComponent1/image.img.jpg/1646347326327/pentapod-innenansicht-750x500.jpg)
Completely 3D capable parallel kinematics for friction stir welding and milling of large parts
![Pentapod parallel kinematic machine tool for 3D friction stir welding and milling Pentapod parallel kinematic machine tool for 3D friction stir welding and milling](/en/technologyfields/cutting-and-joining/component-design-and-special-technologies/special-joining-technologies/equipment/pentapod_multifunctional_system/jcr:content/contentPar/sectioncomponent/sectionParsys/textblockwithpics/imageComponent2/image.img.jpg/1646347342595/pentapod-aussenansicht-750x500.jpg)
Pentapod parallel kinematic machine tool for 3D friction stir welding and milling
![Setup of the parallel kinematic machine for friction stir welding (FSW) Setup of the parallel kinematic machine for friction stir welding (FSW)](/en/technologyfields/cutting-and-joining/component-design-and-special-technologies/special-joining-technologies/equipment/pentapod_multifunctional_system/jcr:content/contentPar/sectioncomponent/sectionParsys/textblockwithpics/imageComponent3/image.img.jpg/1646347313227/pentapod-einrichten-kinematik-750x500.jpg)
Setup of the parallel kinematic machine for friction stir welding (FSW)
Manufacturer
- Metrom Mechatronic Machines GmbH
Technical data
7 axes portal machine:
- 5 moving axes for 3D motion of main spindle, additional linear movement to extend the workspace
- round table to process from all directions
- standard CNC control
- integrated control system for friction stir welding, possible control algorithms:
- force control
- momentum control
- position control
- max. rotational speed of main spindle: 17,000 rpm
- dimensions (L x W x H): 7.2 x 3.7 x 5.3 m
Workspace
- x-axis 2 m
- y-axis: 6.5 m
- z-axis: 1.5 m
- feed rate: 20 m / min
- max. tilt of main spindle: -100°
- b-axis: rotational axis ∅ 2 m
Applications
- friction stir welding up to 12 kN
- milling
- laser beam welding
- deep rolling