Following a major order last year for 23 friction welding cells with integrated robots for the electric vehicle production of a major automotive manufacturer in the US, Kuka has now received a follow-up order for 12 additional cells for a production expansion.
The delivered cells will be installed and commissioned in stages by August 2025. The FSW cells (FSW stands for friction stir welding) with Kuka KR Fortec robots and clamping devices tailored to the welding process will be integrated into production lines for electric vehicles, where they will be used in several manufacturing steps:
The robots in the cells weld battery cases together and, in a second production stage, connect cooling water jackets to the battery cases. Kuka is also responsible for the entire friction stir welding process, including assembly, commissioning, training, and final acceptance at the customer’s site. [Read more…] about Kuka receives follow-up order for robotic friction welding cells from major automotive manufacturer