Resistance Welders
Resistance welding is the science of joining two or more metal parts together in a localised area by the pplication of heat and pressure. The heat is produced by the resistance of the material to carry a high amperage current. This heat is controlled via time application and level of current applied. The pressure is applied to forge the joint and consolidate the nugget to provide the weld strength. No extraneous materials such as rods, fluxes, inert gasses, oxygen, or acetylene are required. Further information about the Process
Our Range:
FW2 Series - Minature Spot Welding up to 0.5mm thick metals
SW2 Series - Spot Welding up to 5mm thick metals / Seam Welding up to 1mm thick
MW Series - Spot Welding up to 10mm thick metals
- Specifications
- Software
- Applications
- Process
- Industries
| FW2 SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| STANDARD TRANSFORMER: | 3kVA nom @ 4V |
| MAINS INPUT: | 240V Single Phase or 400V 50Hz 3 phase |
| SECONDARY VOLTAGE: | 4V |
| SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT: | 5,000 r.m.s. |
| SERIES CURRENT: | 3,500 r.m.s. |
| ELECTRODE TRAVEL: | 12mm |
| ELECTRODE FORCE (manual): | 0.45 - 13.6kg and 0.45 - 27.3kg |
| AIR SUPPLY: | 5 bar (Pnuematic versions only) |
| ARM REACH: | 100mm |
| SW2 SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| STANDARD TRANSFORMER: | 5 or 10 kVA nom @ 10V |
| MAINS INPUT: | 400V 50Hz 3 phase |
| SECONDARY VOLTAGE: | 4V / 8V |
| SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT: | 5,000 / 8,000 r.m.s. |
| SERIES CURRENT: | 3,500 / 8,000 r.m.s. |
| ELECTRODE TRAVEL: | 19mm |
| ELECTRODE FORCE (manual): | 0.45 - 13.6kg and 0.45 - 27.3kg |
| AIR SUPPLY: | 5 bar |
| ARM REACH: | 200mm |
| MW4 SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| STANDARD TRANSFORMER: | 10 / 25 / 40 kVA nom @ 7V |
| MAINS INPUT: | 400V 50Hz 3 phase |
| SECONDARY VOLTAGE: | 4V / 8V |
| SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT: | 5,000 / 10,000 / 15,000 r.m.s. |
| SERIES CURRENT: | 3,500 / 8,000 / 12,000 r.m.s. |
| ELECTRODE TRAVEL: | 19mm |
| ELECTRODE FORCE (manual): | 0.45 - 13.6kg and 0.45 - 27.3kg |
| AIR SUPPLY: | 5 bar |
| ARM REACH: | 200mm |
| MW6 SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| STANDARD TRANSFORMER: | 40 / 63 / 100kVA nom @ 7V |
| MAINS INPUT: | 400V 50Hz 3 Phase |
| SECONDARY VOLTAGE: | 3.6 - 10V |
| SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT: | 15,000 / 20,000 / 30,000 r.m.s. |
| SERIES CURRENT: | 12,000 / 18,000 / 25,000 r.m.s |
| ELECTRODE TRAVEL: | 19mm |
| AIR SUPPLY | 5 bar |
Weld control comprises of a standard package featuring 5 independent programmes, 1/2 -100 cycle, upslope, pulsation mode, dual weld facility, squeeze, hold, cool, weld On/Off and mains isolator. Digital synchronous weld timing gives accurate repeatable weld periods resulting in minimum transient conditions and improved welds. Alternate half cycle is included for the welding of precious metals and special applications. High resolution heat control is provided, combined with a three position tap switch giving extremely fine adjustment of weld current over its entire range.
An alternative advanced timer/monitor can be supplied which has full SPC capability and 16 separate weld programmes with upslope, dual heat, internal storage for 8000 welds and many other features.
FPE's range of controllers allow for complete control of the weld parameter including:
• Pre weld squeeze time
• Up slope of weld power
• Weld Time
• Weld power
• Number of pulses
• Time between pulses
• Post weld forge time
| BRAID CONSOLIDATION |
FUSE END CAPS |
| AIRCRAFT HEAT BLANKETS |
AUTOMOTIVE MOTORS |
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What is Resistance Welding?
Resistance welding is the science of joining two or more metal parts together in a localised area by the application of heat and pressure.
The heat is produced by the resistance of the material to carry a high amperage current.
The greater the path of resistance is, the higher the heat intensity.
This heat is controlled via time application and level of current applied.
The pressure is applied to forge the joint and consolidate the nugget to provide the weld strength.
No extraneous materials such as rods, fluxes, inert gasses, oxygen, or acetylene are required.
FPE and Gatwick Fusions range of Friction Welders are suitable for the following industries:
• AEROSPACE
• AUTOMOTIVE
• CUTTING TOOLS
• ELECTRICAL
• INDUSTRIAL
• OIL AND ROCK EXPLORATION
• WHITE GOODS

