FSW prototyping and production

FSW prototyping is an essential step in the product development chain of our customers because it offers the opportunity to bring products from pure design to life. Failures can be detected at an early stage, helping to save costs and time. Many years of experience with various FSW prototyping projects and customers, such as leading OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers, as well as several installed Stirtec FSW machines guarantee the production of a broad range of applications – from smaller application sizes in the HV-inverter segment (L300mm x W300mm) to large full-EV battery trays or floor-panel structures (L2500mm x W1700mm).

The welding process setup is specially tailored to the application’s requirements. Thanks to in-house tool development and manufacturing, Stirtec ensures flexibility for possible upcoming changes to part designs and welding geometries. Associated with the designated clamping device, applications are welded in close-to-serial working environment.

Quality assurance is the foundation of Stirtec’s commitment to excellence in the production phase of prototyping and project ramp-up. Through process monitoring and intermediate testing procedures (destructive and non-destructive) in alignment with the customer’s requirements, every product meets highest quality standards.