Welder Overview - Dukane VWA-4300 User Manual

Linear Vibration Welder 4000 Series, Model VWA User's Manual

Welder Overview

The linear vibration welder excels at joining large as-
semblies and parts made from glass–filled and high
performance plastics.
The VWA4X00 (Vibration Welder 4300/4500/4700/4900)
family is Dukane's third generation linear vibration
welder. These new systems all share the same basic me-
chanical components, software and electronic controls.
The VWA4X00 differences are in the size of tooling they
can accommodate. The tooling capacity for each model is:
VWA4300 ............24 in. wide by 18 in. deep
610 mm wide by 457 mm deep
VWA4500 ............38 in. wide by 18 in. deep
965 mm wide by 457 mm deep
VWA4700 ............52 in. wide by 24 in. deep
1,321 mm wide by 610 mm deep
VWA4900 ............72 in. wide by 24 in. deep
1,828 mm wide by 610 mm deep
All VWA4X00 models have the same vertical clearance
of 26 inches (660 mm) between the lift table and upper
springs, and they all have a 20-inch (508 mm) stroke. Un-
like competing machines, the upper vibration spring is not
held in place by a swing frame. It incorporates a frameless
design which has less vibrating mass to accommodate
heavier tooling and provide additional tooling clearance.
The hydraulic system uses a commercial, readily avail-
able, self–contained system. This allows customers to do
some of their own parts replacement, and it minimizes
costly field service calls.
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The new and larger color operator interface is also a com-
mercial unit containing Dukane's field–tested and proven
control software and interface. Every subassembly has
been selected to provide the maximum reliability with a
long and economical service life. The electrical cabinet
has been redesigned to increase reliability, minimize emis-
sions and meet the applicable CE regulations.
Dukane Manual Part No. 403-592-00