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FRICTION STIR WELDING MACHINES SOLUTON AS WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE

Whether you are looking for standard machine or special complex machine, UNIVERSAL FSW will develop your different product using processes that have been proven many times over. From initial contact process ideas and design through to manufacturing and installation of the machines and beyond 7/24 service and maintenance, we will accompany you as your equal partner in turning your requirements into technical solutions and develop high-performance equipment.

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01 CONSULTING &SUPPORT

Requiring the customer demands is our top priority job.

The FSW experts at UNIVERSAL FSW support you with technical solutions and optimal FSW process

02 DESIGN

Our machine designs focus on reasonable design. Machine functionality (ability and accuracy), stability, safety, humanization (ease of operation)

03 Manufacturing

We have the most professional machining equipment and the most excellent technical skill staff. base on this, making ensure the excellent quality of equipment parts were made by own.

Rely on the global industrial center – Shanghai, we can quickly solve the procurement equipment parts from any other country

04 Assembly

Make sure there are no gaps on machine. mechanical assembly is an important process to determine the quality of machine. According to the design requirements of the equipment. we will first connect the standard parts step by step and then set up the whole machine.

In whole assemble period. highly trained and skilled staff always serve for you

05 Pre-acceptance

Efficient and reliable systems depend on more than good quality installations. we will also carry on a series of tests on the equipment, including machine function, accuracy and customer product samples test. After successful factory testing. We will provide the machine certificated for customer.

06 Service and Maintenance

We will accompany you throughout the entire product lifecycle.

We provide training for machine operation and routine maintenance service that gives you a thorough understanding of your equipment and the systems they operate in. if have any questions on machine, we accept rapid response and give feedbacks as quickly as possible.

FSW-Table Style Machine

• The abbreviation T-FSWC stands for “table friction stir welding center.
• The Table FSW center machine is a machine tool for the welding of smaller components in the automotive industry.
• This machine is easy to operate and is characterized by good handling. This makes it perfect as an entry-level series but also suitable for small series production(heat sinks，gearbox and cold plates).

MACHINE ADVANTAGE:

• High stability professional casting machine body
• Siemens System
• FSW Spindle
• Force measurement system
• FSW process data collection and monitoring

SPECIFICATION DATA:

Stoke

X-axis: up to 1,500mm
Y-axis: up to 800mm
Z-axis: up to 500mm  

Speed

X-axis: 10,000 mm/min
Y-axis: 10,000 mm/min
Z-axis: 3,000mm/min

Tilt angle

C-axis: +/– 360°

FSW-Gantry Moving Style Machine

• The G-FSW Series machines are the most popular machine in friction stir welding especially in automotive industry for battery trays.
• It allows you to easily produce simple welding(1-D，2-D) with sheet thicknesses of up to 25 mm.
• The G-FSW series are designed as 3-Axis machines in gantry design and can be upgraded to up to 5-Axis.

MACHINE ADVANTAGE:

• High stability professional casting machine body
• Siemens SINUMERIC 840D SL
• FSW Spindle
• Force measurement system
• Drive parts positioning accuracy 0.03mm/mm
• FSW process data collection and monitoring

SPECIFICATION DATA:

Stoke

X-axis: up to 8,000mm
Y-axis: up to 4,500mm
Z-axis: up to 600mm

Other travel lengths also available on customer request. 

Speed

X-axis: 10,000 mm/min
Y-axis: 10,000 mm/min
Z-axis: 3,000mm/min

Tilt angle

C-axis: +/– 360°

FSW-Gantry Moving Style Large Machine

• The G-FSWL series is a large-sized 5-axis FSW machine for processing of large components in aerospace, railway, shipbuilding and many more. It is also available as a combination for milling and FSW. It has an integrated automatic tool changing system.  
• The welding sheet thicknesses of up to 100 mm , Travel speeds of up to 40 m/min, Improving welding speed and running speed is the key to the use of large sized equipment.

MACHINE ADVANTAGE:

•  High stability professional casting machine body
• Siemens SINUMERIC 840D SL 
• FSW stand shoulder
• The option to add milling 
• Retractable Pin-Tool and Bobbin tool welding
• Force measurement system
• Drive parts positioning accuracy 0.03mm/mm
• FSW process data collection and monitoring

SPECIFICATION DATA:

Stoke

X-axis: up to 80,000 mm

Y-axis: up to mm 

Z-axis: up to 600 mm

Other travel lengths also available on customer request. 

Speed

X-axis: 10,000 mm/min
Y-axis: 10,000 mm/min
Z-axis: 3,000mm/min

Tilt angle

C-axis: +/– 360°

Special-FSWMachine

• We provide Special-FSW machine and solution for customer request.
• We also provide High process functionality and stability FSW machine for our customers. as well as high-level machine are the necessary requirements we apply in the development of special-FSW systems.

FSW-Robot SystemInnovation FSW Solution in the future

• UNIVERSAL FSW not only provide for machine but also for flexibility welding robot system.
• Normally, the type of friction stir welding machine are limited  by working space and only fulfill the welding requirements of linear or two-dimensional products, but  it can not weld requirements of complex structural parts. 
• Compare with traditional FSW machine, there are variety of advantages on Robot system, such as It have high flexibility and High process stability which can easy to weld complex structure products. Moreover,it have high degree of automation with six- axis. Further, it have high efficiency with 7/24/365 in any industrial.

MACHINE ADVANTAGE:

• High process stability
• Stationary tool
• Force control and Distance control
• Weld seam tracking
• HSK Tool
• Tool management

SPECIFICATION DATA:

Max. spindle force: 15KNMax opening radius: 3,202mmMax spindle rotation: 5,000rpmMax welding speed: 10,000mm/(1mm A T6)Regular welding speed: 6,000mm/min(3mm A T6)Total weight: 11,600kg

Innovative FSW Machines

for the Aerospace Industry

Our state-of-the-art FSW machine (Friction Stir Welding) is specifically designed for the precise and material-friendly joining of large-format aluminum sheets into load-bearing structures such as aircraft fuselages. Based on a proprietary 5-axis FSW process, this advanced welding system ensures exceptional accuracy and reliability.

World Wide Welding supply professional and honest service.

This cutting-edge FSW technology enables significant weight reduction—up to 1 kg per meter of aircraft length. The result: dramatically lower jet fuel consumption and a measurable contribution to a more sustainable, resource-efficient aviation industry.

Key Advantages of FOOKE FSW Machines for Aerospace Applications

• No Sealants Required – Saves material, time, and costs
• Chip-Free Joining – No drilling chips, no post-cleaning required
• Minimal Tool Wear – Extended tool life and reduced maintenance
• Lower Energy Consumption – High efficiency even with large components
• Improved Aerodynamics – Smooth, flush weld seams for reduced drag
• No Rivet Head Wear – Maintenance-free welded connections
• Elimination of Titanium Fasteners – Additional weight savings
• 100% Recyclable Longitudinal Seams – Ideal for lightweight construction
• Reduced Fuel Consumption – Economic and environmental benefits

FOOKE’s FSW machines are redefining the manufacturing of lightweight structures for the aerospace industry—precise, efficient, and future-ready.

Double-Gantry FSW Machine FSW 50

Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

When joining truck longitudinal beams, floor panels, and side components, the FSW 50 stands out with exceptional process reliability, minimal component distortion, and a significant increase in production efficiency. With two independently controlled gantries and three separate work zones, this advanced FSW machine enables parallel processing of multiple workpieces—drastically reducing cycle times while maintaining consistently high weld quality.

Key Highlights of the FSW 50 – Your Advanced FSW Machine for Heavy-Duty Applications

• Ultra-Stable Machine Structure – Maximum rigidity with minimal deflection, even under high load
• High Dynamics and Feed Rates – Perfectly suited for long, large-volume components
• Dual Gantries, Triple Work Zones – Enabling parallel manufacturing and optimal machine utilization
• Designed for Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing – Tailored FSW processes for truck chassis and structural parts
• Accelerated Production Workflows – Shorter cycle times and increased throughput
• Low-Distortion Welds – Reduced rework and improved dimensional accuracy
• Material and Energy Efficient – No filler materials, no welding fumes
• Fully Automatable – Seamless integration into existing production lines

With the FSW 50, FOOKE delivers a highly versatile and powerful FSW machine engineered specifically for the demands of commercial vehicle manufacturing—combining flexibility, performance, and maximum production efficiency.

Floor panels, sidewalls and roof sections

Railway Industry

FOOKE FSW machines are successfully used for joining aluminum profiles in the production of rail vehicles—including floor panels, sidewalls, and roof sections. In this demanding sector, our machines deliver exceptional process stability, precise weld seams, and maximum production efficiency—even for deep weld joints.

Thanks to advanced machine technology, our FSW solutions enable weld depths of up to 100 mm while maintaining consistent seam quality and reproducible process reliability.

Technical Advantages of FOOKE FSW Machines for Rail Applications

• Outstanding Machine Rigidity – Minimizes deflection for stable welding processes
• Shorter Processing Times – Enabled by high dynamics and optimized motion control
• Fully Automated Process Monitoring – Ensures continuous quality assurance and complete documentation
• High Weld Quality – Even with large, high-volume aluminum profiles

Smart Clamping Technology for Maximum Process Security

Our custom-engineered clamping systems ensure reliable fixation of large-format aluminum components—even with complex geometries. This guarantees consistently high weld quality with maximum repeatability.

Whether for floor panels, sidewalls, or roof sections—FOOKE FSW machines are the ideal solution for producing highly durable, precise welded joints in modern rail vehicle manufacturing.

Custom Clamping Systems for Maximum Process Reliability

Railway Industry

A stable and repeatable FSW process starts with the right fixturing. At FOOKE, we design customized clamping systems tailored precisely to your part geometry and process requirements—ensuring the ideal foundation for high-performance FSW machines.

These specially engineered fixtures guarantee accurate positioning and force-locked clamping of workpieces—even for large or complex aluminum components.

Your Key Advantages at a Glance

• Maximum Process Reliability – Secure, distortion-free fixation of components
• Consistent Weld Quality – Independent of part size or production volume
• Reduced Post-Processing – Stress-free and dimensionally stable joints
• Fast Setup Times – Ergonomically designed, process-optimized clamping solutions

With our custom clamping systems, FOOKE provides the foundation for high-quality, cost-efficient, and fully automatable Friction Stir Welding (FSW) production—engineered to meet your exact needs.

You are a partner of the industry and are facing the challenge of reliably welding large components in constant quality? In that case, the technology of friction stir welding supplies you with the key advantages.

With modular machine systems, FOOKE offers process reliable overall solutions for the automatic manufacturing. We use our know-how and experience as long-time manufacturer of gantry milling machines and from numerous applications in the railway technology, the automotive and the aerospace industry, for the development of innovative machine concepts in the field of FSW.

From individual FSW systems up to a completely new interlinked manufacturing process, we supply overall FSW solutions for the industrial series production. Many years of experience in mechanical engineering, joining technology and our high in-depth production translate into efficient machine concepts, specially tailored to your needs.

Our turnkey solutions guarantee an optimized productivity and a high level of safety and reliability – worldwide. Discover new markets with our innovative FSW solutions!

From process consulting and development to production and commissioning, we carry out all processes for you.

Our tailor-made individual solutions in combination with an established system of standard components, assemblies and clamping concepts, ensure an effective machine concept that you can easily and efficiently use use when you take over.

For optimum parameters for your production, we conduct feasibility studies for your components in our Technology and Demonstration Center in advance.

After the acceptance, we are at your disposal with product support, process optimization, training and service. Fast response times, an extensive spare parts warehouse and worldwide service ensure the productivity of your plant.

Your Custom FSW Machine – Designed Around Your Production Process

At FOOKE, we don't just deliver FSW machines—we develop tailor-made solutions built around your specific production needs. Before we begin engineering your customized Friction Stir Welding (FSW) machine, we work closely with you to analyze your entire production workflow:

• What materials and alloys (e.g., aluminum, titanium) are being used?
• How is your production environment organized—manual, semi-automated, or fully integrated?
• What mechanical requirements and quality standards must your components meet?

This in-depth analysis forms the foundation for your dedicated FOOKE FSW project team—experts who understand your industry-specific demands, whether in aerospace, space technology, shipbuilding, commercial vehicles, or rail manufacturing.

Industry-Optimized FSW Machines for the Highest Demands

Our solutions are precisely engineered to address the challenges of your industry:

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• Aerospace – Lightweight, high-strength welds for fuselage and wing structures
• Space Industry – Ultra-precise longitudinal seams for tanks and structural components