KUKA Invictus

The KUKA Invictus product family provides impressive performance with friction welding machines in the medium forge-force range up to 1500 kN. Developed to meet the latest requirements for a wide range of applications, it is based on a systematic modularization approach and is particularly suited for large weld cross-sections with high forge-force and torque requirements. 

The cost-effective, modular KUKA Invictus 150 replaces up to six friction welder models and raises common applications to a higher level of performance. It is designed for a forge force of 77 to 1500 kN, which covers a wide range of components and even replaces special machines such as the RS 120 HS or RS 300 HS. The “Viper Drive” feature even enables it to simulate inertia processes as a direct-drive machine. 

• Short model variant with one door for short components
• Automatically adjustable forge backstop (ABS) to reduce changeover work
• Proportional control technology for clamping fixtures improves the clamping results and increases tool life 
• Automatic temperature control of the headstock to eliminate the need for system warmups 
• One-shot production with facing and turning for component preparation and flash removal 
• EPE – Electronic positioning unit ensures precise relative orientation of welding parts 
• VIPER Drive (virtual inertia welding) for reduced shortening and reduced welding times 
• Active Travel Control (ATC) reduces variance for exact finished component lengths despite large variance in parts to be welded
• Automation interface for integration of further peripheral equipment, such as loading/unloading robots or line integration 
• Data matrix code interface for Industry 4.0 ensures seamless component tracking 
• Weld data export for 100% quality assurance 
• OPC UA interface for Industry 4.0, enabling data exchange for data analysis, process optimization and cost reduction
• User management with EKS chip (EKS light) ensures safe operation