AMADA WELD TECH Highlights equipment for Battery and EV manufacturing at The Battery Show 

AMADA WELD TECH announces that it will promote its battery and EV welding equipment at The Battery Show, October 7-10, 2024, at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. On display in booth 3011 will be the WL-P300A Laser Processing Workstation, the UB-4000A Linear DC Welding Power Supply paired with the TL-188B-EZ Weld Head, the MAWA-300B Pulsed Micro TIG welding power supply and torch, the WM-200A IIoT-ready Networked Resistance Weld Monitor, and the MM-400B and MM-410B Resistance Weld Monitors. Information on AMADA Press Systems’ ES-1A Coil Processing Machine for EV motors will also be available.

The WL-300A is a Class 1 laser workstation optimized for working with a wide range of metals (CRS, Copper, and Aluminum). Integrated with a pulsed, nanosecond IR fiber laser (as displayed on the booth), it is ideal for making permanent, machine-readable marks on a variety of materials for tracking and tracing of manufactured components. When integrated with a CW or QCW fiber laser, the workstation may also be used for welding electrical components and is a proven technology for battery tab welding, including dissimilar metals. Standard options include an XY table, rotary stage, cover gas module, fume extraction, bar code reader, and camera systems to tailor the machine to your specific processing needs.

A tried-and-true technology for welding battery packs, resistance welding is often selected for its reliability. On the booth, we will highlight the UB-4000A 200-4000 Amp linear DC resistance welding control that features four feedback modes, precise waveform control, and fast rise time. Weld energy may be programmed in current, voltage, power, or V-A in increments as short as 0.1 milliseconds. This ensures consistent welding conditions and maximum throughput. The power supply will be paired with the TL-188B-EZ pneumatic weld head, which can operate at speeds exceeding 3600 welds per hour. This precise, low-inertia, force-fired weld head has a narrow vertical profile that exerts 5 to 100 lb (22-445 N) of force. With EZ-AIR®, the force supplied is consistent providing additional stability in the welding process.

Also on display will be the MAWA-300B, a pulsed micro TIG welding power supply and torch. The MAWA-300B supplies between 30 and 300 amps of output power and features unique “touch start” and “pulsation” capabilities, allowing a higher level of control as compared to competitive models thus providing more consistent and reliable welds. The model is an ideal solution for EV motor hairpin repair applications for sizes up to 2×4 mm per pin.

There will also be a live demonstration of the new WM-200A IIoT-ready, networked monitor. The monitor will collect high-resolution waveform data from the UB-4000A/TL-188B-EZ, which can be used for instantaneous comparison of good/bad signals, for statistical analysis of the process, and provide a means for manufacturing traceability.

Two other resistance weld monitors will also be featured at the booth: the desktop model MM-400B and the portable, handheld model MM-410B. Both products enable operators to monitor and manage key welding variables that affect weld quality including current, voltage, time, and force. Both units support a range of welding resistance technologies, including AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor, and capacitive discharge. Users can easily navigate the features of each product via an intuitive user interface and touch panel display.

AMADA Press Systems’ ES-1A 48-AXIS CNC Segment-Conductor Coil Processing Machine forms rectangular copper wire into copper hairpins for electric motors. The machine features automatic coil changeover, a tact time of 1.65 s/p, a unique bending sensor system, and a dedicated uncoiler, improving productivity and ensuring stable and accurate bending. Visitors to the booth can speak with representatives and view materials about machine capabilities.

About AMADA WELD TECH

Since 1948, AMADA WELD TECH has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer’s manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. AMADA manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. AMADA is an ISO9001 certified company.