Solid-state material processing laboratory / FSW–FSAM

• Engineering & Technology

Tel.: +34 943 882 303

A facility specializing in solid-state joining and manufacturing processes using friction-based technologies, including Friction Stir Welding (FSW) and Friction Stir Additive Manufacturing (FSAM).

The facility integrates three cells: an FSW head adaptable to standard CNC machining centers; a robotic cell equipped with a KUKA KR500 industrial robot for FSW of lightweight alloys; and a high-capacity machine for FSW, FSAM, Friction Stir Processing (FSP), Friction Surfacing (FS), and Friction-Extrusion Processing (FEP) of thick structural components.

Equipment

• FSW head adaptable to CNC machining centers.
• FSW tools for aluminum and magnesium.
• Clamping fixtures.
• KUKA KR500 industrial robot.
• High-capacity machine for FSW, FSAM, FSP, FS, and FEP.
• Multi-process head.
• FSAM head with interchangeable shoulder tool.
• Large-format fixtures and tooling.
• Monitoring hardware and predictive analytics systems.

• Development and optimization of FSW and FSAM processes
• Definition of process windows
• Validation of hybrid machining + FSW strategies
• Manufacturing of demonstrators and prototypes
• Support for industrialization
• Design and validation of fixtures and tooling
• Technical training in FSW
• Technical assistance for large-format components

LORTEK

Arranomendi kalea 4A, 20240, ORDIZIA (Gipuzkoa)

Additive Manufacturing:

- Automation and Control

- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Application sectors

• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Automotive and sustainable mobility
• Energy
• Railways
• Heavy-duty mobility and transportation
• Marine and offshore

Industry plan

• HAZI · Aerospace
• IRABAZI · Automotive Components
• IRABAZI · Energy
• IRABAZI · Sustainable Mobility