Manufacturing the base for the KEP 5/100 rotary table
Sespel specialists have developed and introduced an advanced friction stir welding system for assembling and welding large cylindrical shells.
Key technical specifications:- Workpiece diameter: up to 4,100 mm
- Metal thickness: up to 25 mm, with support for various steel grades and aluminium alloys
- Positioning accuracy: ±0.1 mm
- Table load capacity: up to 8 tonnes
- Robust base construction provides stability and minimal vibration even with massive workpieces.
- A precision rotation system accurately positions the part during welding.
- Adaptable welding tools are selected for the workpiece thickness and material to ensure high joint quality.
- An automated monitoring system tracks welding parameters in real time to maintain process stability.
- High-pressure boilers
- Chemical industry storage tanks
- Large pipelines
- No metal distortion or internal stresses
- Higher welding speeds than conventional methods
- Ability to join dissimilar metals
- An environmentally friendly process with no harmful emissions
The equipment has passed industrial trials and demonstrated reliability in continuous production. Its modular design allows upgrades to meet specific customer process requirements.
