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KIDEA Friction Welder – Precision Welding with High Efficiency

SKU: 60753300085
Category: Welding Equipment

The KIDEA Friction Welder is a cutting-edge solution for seamless and durable welds. Designed for heavy-duty applications, this machine delivers exceptional performance in joining components with precision and reliability.

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SKU:: 60753300085

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Product Description

KIDEA Friction Welder – Precision Welding with High Efficiency

The KIDEA Friction Welder is a cutting-edge solution for seamless and durable welds. Designed for heavy-duty applications, this machine delivers exceptional performance in joining components with precision and reliability.

Key Features and Benefits

High Welding Capacity: Supports welding diameters ranging from 14 mm to 35 mm, ideal for a wide variety of applications.
Powerful Upset Force: Delivers a maximum upset force of 20 KN, ensuring strong and reliable welds.
Adjustable Clamping Lengths: Offers rotation fixture clamping lengths of 50–300 mm and movement fixture clamping lengths of 80–450 mm for versatility.
Optimal Stroke Length: Features a maximum stroke of 300 mm for efficient operation.
High Rotational Speed: Operates at an impressive RPM of 1800 r/min, ensuring precise and fast welding.
Robust Construction: Built with durable materials, weighing 6000 kg for stability during heavy-duty tasks.
Compact Design: Compact dimensions (2200 × 1600 mm) allow for integration into various workspaces.
Energy Efficient: Rated capacity of 20 tons upset force with a duty cycle of 100% for consistent performance without downtime.
Ease of Use: Designed with user-friendly controls for easy operation and quick setup.
Global Support: Backed by a 1-year warranty and after-sales service, including engineer support for installations and repairs overseas.

Why Choose the KIDEA Friction Welder?

The KIDEA Friction Welder is engineered for precision and high productivity. Whether used in industrial manufacturing or specialized projects, it delivers flawless results with exceptional efficiency. The machine's advanced capabilities make it a top choice for professionals who demand quality and reliability.

Product Info Gallery

What friction welding is

Friction welding is a solid-state joining process that produces coalescence in materials, using the heat developed between surfaces through a combination of mechanically induced rubbing motion and applied load. The resulting joint is of forged quality. Under normal conditions, the faying surfaces do not melt. Filler metal, flux and shielding gas are not required with this process.

Dissimilar Materials

Even metal combinations not normally considered compatible can be joined by friction welding, such as aluminum to steel, copper to aluminum, titanium to copper and nickel alloys to steel. As a rule, all metallic engineering materials which are forgeable can be friction welded, including automotive valve alloys, maraging steel, tool steel, alloy steels and tantalum. In addition, many castings, powder metals and metal matrix composites are weldable.

Advantages

Savings—Cost, Time, Material

Since dissimilar materials can be joined, a significant cost savings is possible because engineers can design bimetallic parts that use expensive materials only where needed. Expensive forgings and castings can be replaced with less expensive forgings welded to bar stock, tubes, plates and the like.

Substantial time savings are realized since the process is significantly faster than more conventional methods of welding.

Friction welding produces forged quality joints, with a 100% butt joint weld through the contact area. This solid section shows the narrow heat-affected weld zone and resulting displaced material (flash).

Models & Applications

Models & Capabilities
Model	Max. Upset Force (KN)	Welding Diameter (mm)	Mobile Fixture Workpiece Length (mm)	Rotary Fixture Workpiece Length (mm)	RPM (Max.) Variable (r/min)
C-2.5	25	6-18	50-500 or unlimited	15-300	2500
C-4	40	6-18	50-450 or unlimited	15-300	2500
C-20	200	12-35	80-750 or unlimited	50-200	2000
C-20B	200	14-35	80-750 or unlimited	50-300	1800
C-25	250	14-40	80-750 or unlimited	50-300	1800
C-32	320	18-50	80-850 or unlimited	50-300	1500
C-40	400	20-60	80-750 or unlimited	50-300	1500
C-50	500	18-70	80-750 or unlimited	50-300	1350
C-80	800	45-80	100-1100 or unlimited	50-300	1350
SFC-10	100	12-26	80-750 or unlimited	50-200	0-1500 Adjustable
SFC-30	300	12-50	80-750 or unlimited	50-300	0-1800 Adjustable
SFC-40	400	30-60	80-750 or unlimited	50-300	0-1200 Adjustable
We customize friction welding machines as customers' requests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What materials can the KIDEA Friction Welder join?

The KIDEA Friction Welder can join a wide range of forgeable metallic engineering materials, including dissimilar pairs such as aluminum-to-steel, copper-to-aluminum, titanium-to-copper and nickel alloys to steel, as well as automotive alloys, tool steels, and many castings and powder metals.

What is the welding diameter range for this machine?

The standard welding diameter range for the KIDEA Friction Welder is 14 mm to 35 mm. Model variants in the full product family support other diameter ranges—check the specific model spec sheet for details.

What is the maximum upset force and duty cycle?

The product description lists a maximum upset force of 20 kN with a 100% duty cycle for consistent operation. Some model variants may offer different upset-force ratings—contact sales if you require higher capacity (e.g., >20 kN).

What are the clamping length and stroke capacities?

Rotation fixture clamping lengths are adjustable from 50 to 300 mm, movement fixture clamping lengths from 80 to 450 mm, and the maximum stroke length is 300 mm—giving flexible part-length handling.

What rotational speed does the machine achieve?

The machine operates up to 1800 r/min (RPM) to provide fast, precise friction welding cycles.

What are the machine dimensions and weight?

The KIDEA Friction Welder has compact nominal dimensions of 2200 × 1600 mm and a robust construction weighing approximately 6000 kg for stability during heavy-duty operation.

Is the machine suitable for continuous production?

Yes. The machine is designed for high productivity and is rated for a 100% duty cycle at the stated upset-force rating, enabling continuous production without forced downtime under normal operating conditions.

Does the machine require filler metal, flux, or shielding gas?

No. Friction welding is a solid-state process that does not require filler metal, flux, or shielding gas; coalescence is produced by heat from relative motion and applied load.

What safety features and operator protections are provided?

The KIDEA Friction Welder is built with robust guarding and user-friendly controls to aid safe operation. Standard safety practices (machine guarding, interlocks, PPE, lockout/tagout) must be followed; site-specific safety requirements should be discussed with your KIDEA representative.

What installation, power, and foundation requirements are needed?

Site requirements vary by model and local codes. The machine is industrial-grade and typically requires a stable foundation and appropriate three-phase power. KIDEA provides engineer support for installation overseas—contact sales for a site-preparation checklist and exact electrical/foundation specs.

What warranty and after-sales support are included?

KIDEA provides a 1-year warranty and after-sales service. Overseas engineer support for installation and repairs is available—contact your sales engineer to arrange service or extended support packages.

Can KIDEA customize the friction welder for special jobs?

Yes. KIDEA customizes friction welding machines to customers' requests (different clamping fixtures, force ratings, automation interfaces, and tooling). Discuss your application details with sales for a tailored solution.

How are flash and post-weld finishing handled?

Friction welding produces displaced material (flash) around the joint. Flash removal and finishing depend on part requirements and can be done by machining, grinding, or automated trimming—KIDEA can advise on suitable downstream processes.

What maintenance and consumables are required?

Routine maintenance includes lubrication of moving parts, inspection of clamping fixtures, drive components and bearings, and checks of control and safety systems. There are no consumable filler materials, but tooling and clamping jaws may require periodic replacement—follow the provided maintenance schedule.