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K-Flow system solution for flow drill fastening

K-Flow system solution

We offer a comprehensive flow drill fastening solution. Learn more about our system and its components

K-Flow joining tool

The powerful K-Flow joining tool is the heart of the system solution. It is mounted to the robot flange and can process M4, M5 and M6 fasteners with high rotation speed and process force. Due to two independent strokes (down hold stroke and main stroke), it enables very short cycle times. Depending on the accessibility of the parts, three different tool geometries are available.

 
 
Standard tool (horizontally mounted to the flange)
 
Standard tool (horizontally mounted to the flange)
Standard tool (horizontally mounted to the flange)
 
 
Piercing tool (axially mounted to the flange)
 
Piercing tool (axially mounted to the flange)
Piercing tool (axially mounted to the flange)
 
 
Compact tool (horizontally mounted to the flange)
 
Compact tool (horizontally mounted to the flange)
Compact tool (horizontally mounted to the flange)
Tool specifications:
Tool specifications:
  • Rotation speed: max. 7000 / 9000 min-1
  • Process force: max. 1870 / 3000 N at 6 bar
  • Down hold force: max. 700 / 1400 N at 6 bar
  • Weight: about 50 kg
  • Integrated fastener stop system (swivel module)
  • Fastener: M4 – M5 – M6
 
  • Rotation speed: max. 7000 / 9000 min-1
  • Process force: max. 1870 / 3000 N at 6 bar
  • Down hold force: max. 700 / 1400 N at 6 bar
  • Weight: about 50 kg
  • Integrated fastener stop system (swivel module)
  • Fastener: M4 – M5 – M6

K-Flow system control

The K-Flow system controller controls the joining tool and the feeding unit. Our software makes it easy to program, monitor, analyze and document the flow drill fastening processes. Special wizards assist the operator in handling complex applications, and an integrated backup system saves your data. The solution is easy to integrate into the customer network and can be operated via the integrated touch panel, a mobile notebook or tablet, or a stationary plant PC. Process parameters can be easily imported from Excel. Depending on the individual fastener and part geometries, more than 500 different fastening programs can be created.

Controller specifications:
Controller specifications:
  • Connection: 400 – 500 V AC (3Ph/PE)
  • Electrical fuse protection: 16 A
  • Top cabinet for KUKA robot control available
  • Mounting frame available
  • Integrated soft SPS for feeding unit
 
  • Connection: 400 – 500 V AC (3Ph/PE)
  • Electrical fuse protection: 16 A
  • Top cabinet for KUKA robot control available
  • Mounting frame available
  • Integrated soft SPS for feeding unit
 
K-Flow system controller with feeding unit
 
K-Flow system controller with feeding unit
 
K-Flow system controller with feeding unit
K-Flow system controller with feeding unit
 
K-Flow system controller
 
K-Flow system controller
 
K-Flow system controller
K-Flow system controller

Feeding unit

The feeding unit is essential for an uninterrupted operation of the K-Flow system. The feeder sorts and separates the loose fasteners and supplies it as requested to the joining tool. Because the joining elements are supplied head first, there is low risk of damage to the fastener. The system with integrated container is easy to maintain.

 
 
Feeding unit
 
Feeding unit
Feeding unit
 
K-Flow feeding unit
 
Sword feeder for K-Flow systems
 
Sword feeder for K-Flow systems
Sword feeder for K-Flow systems
Feeder specifications:
Feeder specifications:
  • Feeding type: sword feeder
  • Max. feeding speed: 35 per minute
  • Capacity: 6.000 fasteners
  • Air supply: 6 bar
 
  • Feeding type: sword feeder
  • Max. feeding speed: 35 per minute
  • Capacity: 6.000 fasteners
  • Air supply: 6 bar

A typical system layout for flow drill fastening:

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We develop customized applications and processes that solve your joining challenge. Learn how we can support you!
 
We develop customized applications and processes that solve your joining challenge. Learn how we can support you!
We develop customized applications and processes that solve your joining challenge. Learn how we can support you!
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Every system solution is tailored to the individual requirements of our customers. Contact us to get your unique solution!
 
Every system solution is tailored to the individual requirements of our customers. Contact us to get your unique solution!
Flow drill fastening process
Flow drill fastening process
 
Flow drill fastening applications
Flow drill fastening applications
 

K-Flow system solution

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