Amada Miyachi
The innovative TR-T0016A Touch Retract TIG Torch. Image: Amada Weld Tech
Amada Miyachi Europe, manufacturer of equipment and systems for laser welding, has announced the release of the new TR-T0016A Touch Retract Welding Torch.
The new torch is intended for use in rapid design evaluation of electric vehicle battery pack concepts in research and development settings, low to medium volume battery pack manufacturing, and battery pack repair and rework applications. The TR-T0016A Touch Retract Welding Torch was designed to be a strong option for those scaling up from R&D to manufacturing, offering ease of integration and automation.
The TR-T0016A Touch Retract Torch is a lightweight, handheld tool that allows easy manipulation of battery cans and tab materials in a bench-top, R&D environment. The system can be used with typical prototype tooling. The system has been extensively tested for welding copper, nickel, and aluminium battery tab materials up to a thickness of 0.5 millimetres (mm) onto 18650 and 2170 battery can material.
Compared to traditional resistance welding technologies, the TR-T0016A Touch Retract Torch can achieve effective welding of copper with relative ease. Its low voltage operation also offers safety advantages for hand assembly applications compared to many tungsten inert gas (TIG) systems.
At a lower cost than a typical laser system, the system is a more affordable option for low volume battery pack prototyping, racing vehicles, and small to medium scale battery pack rework. The flexible TR-T0016A enables battery pack concepts to be quickly manufactured and tested. It can also be incorporated into an automated manufacturing line, making the TR-T0016A appropriate for low to medium volume niche automotive production applications.
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