Nahaufnahme einer Fräsmaschine

PROFITABLE FSW SOLUTIONS

Friction stir welding for an optimal production process.

FSW Technology

Strong joints for the industry - with modular machine systems, we supply you with reliable FSW complete solutions for automated production.

Zwei große Containerschiffe auf dem Meer

IN SHIPBUILDING YOU CAN GO BIG

Connect large components in naval engineering.
Welding components: offshore modules, modules and stair tower walls, ship decks, side walls, fright tanks, elevator shafts, yacht structures.

Zwei LKWs und ein blaues Auto stehen auf einem Gelände

IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING, YOU WILL STEP UP THE PACE OF YOUR WELDING PROCESS

Wide range of possibilities for the process-safe joining of different materials.
Welding components: Bearing housings, gearbox housings, load floors, side walls, rims, battery boxes, core structures.

Eine Raumfahrtrakete hebt ab ins All

IN AVIATION YOU WILL WELD LARGE PARTS WITH FLYING EASE

The challenge for the aerospace industry is to produce as light, strong and cost-effective as possible.
Welding components: Stringer profiles, outer skins, wing components, cargo carriers, connecting consoles, fuel systems, boosters.

Ein Schnellzug fährt durch die Landschaft

IN RAIL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION YOU CAN SWITCH TO HIGH SPEED

FSW enables better seam qualities and less rework.
Welding components: Main side frames, floor assemblies, side panels, roof assemblies, engine compartments.

Eine große Industrieanlage mit Blick von unten

IN INDUSTRIAL PLANT CONSTRUCTION YOU CAN THINK BIG

Numerous application areas of the FSW process in industrial plants.
Welding components: Scaffolding, heat sinks, crane components, silos, facade panels.

Advantages that pay off

Our know-how for your process:

  • Many years of experience in mechanical engineering.
  • High vertical range of manufacture including tool development, joining and clamping technology.
  • Turnkey solutions from one source.
  • Comprehensive, worldwide service and fast help on site.

 

Your advantages at a glance:

  • Detailed consultation in advance.
  • Intensive exchange with our FSW engineers.
  • Modular machine structure enables individual adaptability of the FSW systems.
  • Best possible integration into existing production processes.
  • High return of investment.

 

Zwei Männer stehen an einer Maschinenanlage und unterhalten sich

References and applications

Development of a 5-axis FSW process for joining large aluminium sheets to form an aircraft fuselage. This new FSW application makes it possible to significantly reduce the weight of an aircraft: 1 kg per metre of aircraft. This leads to a noticeable reduction in paraffin consumption and thus contributes to more environmentally friendly aviation.

Advantages:

  • No sealant
  • No drilling chips
  • Less tool wear
  • Lower energy consumption
  • Lower fuel consumption
  • Better aerodynamics
  • Reduction of the cleaning effort
  • No rivet head maintenance
  • Full recyclability of the longitudinal seam
  • Elimination of titanium fasteners
Eine FSW Anlage von Fooke

References and applications

FOOKE FRICTION STIR WELDING - Strong joints for the industry

Reduced processing times and fully automatic process monitoring with FOOKE FSW systems

 

Blick auf einen Teil einer Fertigungshalle

References and applications

FOOKE FRICTION STIR WELDING

Welding depths up to 100 mm

Hybride Maschinenreihen von Fooke

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SCALABLE HYBRID MACHINE SERIES

Milling and welding

Eine große Maschine, die von einem Mann im Führerhäuschen bedient wird.

References and applications

FOOKE FRICTION STIR WELDING

High machine stiffness - low resilience - stable FSW process - high seam quality - high process reliability

Eine 5-Achs Simultanschweißmaschine mit Axialkraft

References and applications

FOOKE FRICTION STIR WELDING

5-axis simultaneous welding with maximum axial force of 60 KN

Blick auf individuelle Spannsysteme von Fooke

References and applications

INDIVIDUAL CLAMPING SYSTEMS

Keep your process safe with the highest quality

Maschinen für die Spantechnik von Fooke

References and applications

Customized clamping technology

for rail vehicle applications

 

Maschinen für flexible Spanvorrichtungen bei der Arbeit

References and applications

FLEXIBLE CLAMPING DEVICE

Fully automatic positioning

Nahaufnahme eines individuell gefertigten Fräskopfes

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INDIVIDUAL TOOLS

Configuration of the optimal tool geometry

Nahaufnahme eines Kugelspannbolzens

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PROCESS ALIGNED

Development of special tools

Anzeigedisplay einer vollautomatischen Prozessüberwachung

References  and applications

FOOKE FRICTION STIR WELDING

Fully automatic process monitoring

Nahaufnahme eines Fräsers

References and applications

FOOKE FRICTION STIR WELDING

Stable FSW process -> high seam quality / Force control / distance control / seam tracking / gap monitoring

Quality „made in Germany“: this philosophy is consistently followed by FOOKE.

STRONG JOINTS FOR THE INDUSTRY

You are a partner of the industry and are facing the challenge of reliably welding large components in constant quality? In that case, the technology of friction stir welding supplies you with the key advantages.

With modular machine systems, FOOKE offers process reliable overall solutions for the automatic manufacturing. We use our know-how and experience as long-time manufacturer of gantry milling machines and from numerous applications in the railway technology, the automotive and the aerospace industry, for the development of innovative machine concepts in the field of FSW.

 

From individual FSW systems up to a completely new interlinked manufacturing process, we supply overall FSW solutions for the industrial series production. Many years of experience in mechanical engineering, joining technology and our high in-depth production translate into efficient machine concepts, specially tailored to your needs.

Our turnkey solutions guarantee an optimized productivity and a high level of safety and reliability – worldwide. Discover new markets with our innovative FSW solutions!

 

From process consulting and development to production and commissioning, we carry out all processes for you.

Our tailor-made individual solutions in combination with an established system of standard components, assemblies and clamping concepts, ensure an effective machine concept that you can easily and efficiently use use when you take over.

For optimum parameters for your production, we conduct feasibility studies for your components in our Technology and Demonstration Center in advance.

After the acceptance, we are at your disposal with product support, process optimization, training and service. Fast response times, an extensive spare parts warehouse and worldwide service ensure the productivity of your plant.

 

YOUR REQUIREMENTS DETERMINE OUR SOLUTION

We do not offer off-the-shell FSW solutions because your machines must interact with specific processes in an individual environment.

Before we develop your machine concept, we analyse your production process: Which materials are used, how is the surrounding production designed, what demands do you have on your components and what are your quality requirements? All this knowledge is the basis for your FOOKE FSW team.

We only start development once we have established the relevant parameters in advance. We are always in close contact with you.


Our development team guides you through the entire process: from the machine to the software and maintenance, we provide you with solutions that are perfectly adapted to your needs.

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The right contact for every question

Our FSW Engineers are here for you

Feel free to call or mail us. We look forward to your questions or suggestions. You will receive an answer  as soon as possible.

Tel.: +49 (0) 2861 / 8009 - 100

E-Mail: info[at]​fooke.de

 

Ein Mitarbeiter von Fooke steht lächelnd vor einem Flugzeug.