At EuroBLECH 2024, AMADA will present the new AMADA FLW-3000Le, a particularly compact and economically priced variant of the well-known AMADA FLW fiber laser welding cells. This unit is the perfect introduction to the world of robot-assisted laser welding.
Whenever automated, robot-assisted welding is needed, the AMADA FLW-ENSISe welding cell is the first choice. AMADA has now extended its range of welding cells to include the AMADA FLW-3000Le, a particularly compact and economically priced variant. “The AMADA FLW-3000Le has been designed as an entry-level welding robot and bridges the gap between manual welding processes or smaller hand-held laser devices and the large AMADA FLW welding cells,” explains Markus Müller, Welding Specialist at AMADA GmbH. “The system is not only considerably less expensive than the large models but also stands out for its very low space requirement.” The particularly slender design of the robot head makes it possible to weld smaller parts simply by rotating the head, without there being any need to swivel the table. The result is that parts machining is more efficient and precise because movements are minimized and the robot can operate more flexibly. The design allows the robot to reach more effectively inside smaller housings, thereby increasing its flexibility when machining components of different sizes and shapes.
Variable structure
The AMADA FLW-3000Le with its 3kW oscillator and six-axis robot is available with an optional fixed table in the M1 version or with a rotary/tilting table in the M2 variant. Both versions are equipped with the weaving function, in which the laser beam moves from side-to-side to bridge gaps, as well as with a wire feed function. As a result, the AMADA FLW-3000Le, which will be presented for the first time in Europe at this year’s EuroBLECH, can reliably perform a wide range of high-quality welding operations in steel and stainless steel up to 6 mm and in aluminum up to 4 mm – and therefore fully reflects the functional scope of the large AMADA FLW welding cells
Plasmacut GmbH, Harsum: “A perfect fit”
Plasmacut GmbH was one of the first companies to place an order for the new AMADA FLW-3000Le. The key factor in its decision was the compact design.
For almost 20 years, Plasmacut GmbH in Harsum, Germany, has been relying on AMADA technology and the company’s core production equipment includes an AMADA VENTIS-3015AJ 4 kW laser cutting system and an AMADA EML-2515AJ combination machine. However, the company has also always been interested in automated, robot-assisted welding in the form of the AMADA FLW welding cell. “Unfortunately, the earlier FLW models were simply too big due to the limited space available to us,” explains Managing Director, Jens Vogel. “So when the new AMADA FLW-3000Le became available, we lost no time in ordering the system. With a footprint of only 4 x 4 meters, it fits perfectly in our production hall.” The company was also won over by the system’s high manufacturing quality and its attractive price. The new AMADA FLW-3000Le will arrive at Plasmacut GmbH in early 2025. “We are looking forward to using the new system, which will significantly extend our manufacturing expertise and will undoubtedly help us win many new customer projects.”
Images: AMADA GmbH, Plasmacut GmbH
