New HS-OSW spin welder suitable for production of small parts for medical and automotive applications
Forward Technology, a US manufacturer of standard and custom plastic welding equipment and testing systems, has introduced a new high-speed orientation spin welder
The HS-OSW spin welder is designed for smaller diameter (0.08mm) and more difficult applications that require delivery of rotational speed at high precision, such as fittings, tubing, and fuel lines for the medical, automotive, and industrial markets.
According to Forward Technology, the servo-driven spin welder is capable of orienting part halves relative to each other with a positioning accuracy of +/-1°. Start (home) and stop (final orientation) points can be programmed and precisely controlled.
The HS-OSW runs up to 7,000rpm, unlike standard servo models which operate at up to 4,000 rpm. It features a dual-speed proportional valve for pneumatic pressure control, allowing for individual settings including initial part approach speed, contact pressure, weld pressure, and cooling pressure in pass code protected memory.
As said, cycle time is reduced by 20% compared to standard single-pressure, servo models and also improves repeatability.
The modular design of HS-OSW makes it suitable for a variety of production configurations. The controller height can be repositioned or removed from the press and relocated to a user preferred position. Zero-force cycle activation switches reduce operator fatigue compared to mechanical start switches.
