The SW300 spin welder is a precision servo-driven system for welding circular parts. [1] It features an updated 5.1 kW motor, settable speeds up to 3500 rpm, storage for 20 recipes, and a 6" touchscreen interface. [2] The SW300 can operate manually, semi-automated, or fully-automated and incorporates pneumatic and electrical improvements over previous models. [3] It provides consistent welding results with accurate speed, torque, and position control.
The SW300 spin welder is a precision servo-driven system for welding circular parts. [1] It features an updated 5.1 kW motor, settable speeds up to 3500 rpm, storage for 20 recipes, and a 6" touchscreen interface. [2] The SW300 can operate manually, semi-automated, or fully-automated and incorporates pneumatic and electrical improvements over previous models. [3] It provides consistent welding results with accurate speed, torque, and position control.
The SW300 spin welder is a precision servo-driven system for welding circular parts. [1] It features an updated 5.1 kW motor, settable speeds up to 3500 rpm, storage for 20 recipes, and a 6" touchscreen interface. [2] The SW300 can operate manually, semi-automated, or fully-automated and incorporates pneumatic and electrical improvements over previous models. [3] It provides consistent welding results with accurate speed, torque, and position control.
The SW300 spin welder is a precision servo-driven system for welding circular parts. [1] It features an updated 5.1 kW motor, settable speeds up to 3500 rpm, storage for 20 recipes, and a 6" touchscreen interface. [2] The SW300 can operate manually, semi-automated, or fully-automated and incorporates pneumatic and electrical improvements over previous models. [3] It provides consistent welding results with accurate speed, torque, and position control.
General Description The Branson Model SW300 is a precision servo-driven spin welding system capable of welding circular joint interface parts with accurate control and highly consistent results. The SW300 incorporates new mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic designs. The SW300 can be configured to manual, semi-automated, or fully-automated manufac- turing environments.
Key Features and Benefits
• Updated motor (5.1 kW/6.8 hp) and drive combination capable of 30 Nm of peak torque at 240 V AC, 3 Ø input power. • Settable servo motor speed (250–3500 rpm). • Servo motor accuracy of ±0.1 degree. • Square column containing the lift mecha- nism for the actuator. • Mechanical stop indicator on the outside of the actuator. • 6" color touchscreen operator interface. • Intuitive operator interface allows easy • Storage of up to 20 recipes (presets). movement between screens. • Weld data information for up to 15 previ- ous cycles available on operator interface. • Counterclockwise or clockwise spin direction. • User selectable units (SAE or metric). • User configurable I/O (four of each). • Two levels of password protection – Branson Global Operator: run parts and view data; Headquarters Supervisor: access to all screens. • Linear encoder for ease of setup. Allows 41 Eagle Road for collapse and absolute height modes. Danbury, CT • High-low limits on the following process 06813-1961 parameters are available and user selectable: (203) 796-0400 fax (203) 796-9838 – Absolute height email: info@bran- – Part clamp position sonultrasonics.com – Collapse (meltdown) – Final orientation – Peak torque – Revolutions Operator Interface Screens – Weld speed (rpm) Key Features and Benefits, continued Mechanical Specifications Weight: • RS232 comma separated data output to PC Actuator and stand: 310 lbs. (141 kg) – Cycle count, recipe name, mode, spin direction, pre-weld speed, Control box: 83 lbs. (38 kg) peak weld speed, number of revolutions, final orientation posi- Stroke length: 3.94" (100 mm) tion, peak torque, collapse distance, absolute position, trigger mode, trigger setpoint, dwell time, hold time, cycle time, weld Height adjustment: 24" (610 mm) time. Throat (tooling center- line to column): 9.9" (251 mm) • Automation alarm cable connection (15 pin) Drive tool to base – Allows for spin welder to be connected to automation distance: 4.8" to 28.8" – Allows for automation to select up to 15 recipes (120 to 731 mm) – Provides reset of alarms remotely input to the SW300 Maximum force – Provides a 24V DC and 0V DC pin from the SW300 applied to part: 314 lbs. (1.4 kN ) Pneumatic – Provides ready to home, ready to index, ready to weld, weld requirement: Clean (5 micron), active, and alarm active signals from the SW300 dry air, 100 psi • Three modes of operation: max.; 1 CFM – Revolutions (orienting) – Collapse Electrical Specifications – Absolute position Power requirement: 240 V AC (standard), 3 Ø, 20 amps, 50/60 Hz Options • 6-foot column. • Pneumatic package for vacuum in tooling (for part sensing in the Note: All specifications subject to change without notice. fixture or to load parts in spin tool with optional vacuum spindle). • Pneumatic package for slide/clamp in tooling (some tools require pneumatic clamps). Ordering Information • Vacuum spindle for holding part in spinning tool prior to weld. Note: All sales shall be subject to the Supplier’s terms • 3:1 gear box (reduces speed to 50-1000 rpm). and conditions of sale as described in Branson’s quo- tations and sales contracts. • 5:1 gearbox (reduces speed to 50-750 rpm). Branson EDP No. • Metric or SAE leveling plate. Model SW300 300-101-127 • 7.87" (200 mm) stroke option. • 3.15" (80 mm) bore cylinder, 779 lbs. (3.47 kN) max. force. • Remote mounted operator interface. Recommended Spin Weld Tool Mounting • Actuator is available without palmbutton base for vertical mount- Dimensions + 0.002 n1.001 - ing in automation, or without column and base for horizontal 0.000 x 1.50
mounting in automation. • Input power up to 480V AC, 3 Ø. 0.630
• Higher speed motor setup, up to 4800 rpm at 480V AC, 3 Ø.
• Can be incorporated into dial table systems (Branson Series 30 n2.00 0.260 `0.005
or 40, custom semi-automated or fully automated systems). TAP THRU TO HOLE FOR M6 OR 1/4-20 SET SCREW 3X
Warranty 0.79
1.50 The SW300 Spin Welder is warranted to be free from defects two years for parts and one year for labor starting from date of shipment. CHAMFER EDGE 0.06 X 45 °
Dimensions Actuator and stand with standard • 4-foot column • •
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6.3 [159 [159mm] mm]
Mounting hole pattern: 9.9 9.9 [251 [251 mm] mm] M10 x 1.5 tapped holes on center, 24.0 24.0 [610 [610 mm] and on 113, 178, HEIGHT HEIGHT ADJUST ADJUST and 229 mm bolt circles 67.8 67.8 [1721 mm] [1721 mm] MAX. MAX.
56.7[1439 56.7 [1439mm] mm]
4.8 [122 mm]
mm]
29.0 29.0[737 [737mm] mm]
Control Box
12.612.6 [320[320mm] mm] Note: All dimensions are nominal.
27.127.1 [689 mm] [689 mm] 17.3 [438 17.3 [438 mm] mm] Driving (Spinning) Tool General Description of the Spin Welding Process Rib on Plastic Part Spin welding is a technique for welding thermoplastic parts that utilizes a circular spinning motion, in conjunction with applied pressure, to weld two parts together. The part-to-part interface must be circular. One part is held stationary in a holding fixture as another part is rotated against it using applied pressure. Heat generated by the friction between the two parts causes the plastic interfaces to melt and fuse together Stationary Fixture Slot/Recess in Plastic producing a strong hermetic seal. Part Figure 1. Drive Details Design Considerations The parts to be welded must have the proper drive details on the parts to engage the spin welding tooling (Figures 1 and 2), and have the Driving (Spinning) Tool proper joint interface between the two sections (Figures 3 - 8). Other factors will influence the design of a part for spin welding, including: • Material to be welded • Structural bond vs. hermetic seal Spinning (Upper) Part
• Welded part appearance
• Flash or particulate considerations Figure 2. Self-Aligning Drive Details for Refer to technical information sheet SW-1, Joint Design and Material Automation Compatibility for Spin Welding, for further design information.
Typical Spin Welding Joint Designs Note: Dimensions given in the designs should be used as guidelines only, since the specifics of your application may require a variation to the basic design.
T = Wall thickness B = 1.5 x T C = Clearance ~0.005" R = Radius ~ 0.050" L = Lead-in 0.020 to 0.040" i = Interference 0.010 to 0.020"
