PROJECT
FUN HEAD
FUN HEAD
Friction stir welding UNiversal HEAD
Funding:
European (Horizon 2020)
Duration:
04/19 -
03/21
Status:
Ongoing

STRIA Roadmaps:
- Vehicle design and manufacturing
Transport mode:
- Air transport
Transport sectors:
- Passenger transport, Freight transport
Transport policies:
- Other specified
Geo-spatial type:
- Other
Total project cost:
€947,523
EU Contribution:
€701,249
Call for proposal:
H2020-CS2-CFP08-2018-01
Link to CORDIS:
Objectives:
The project aim is to design, manufacture and set up a special universal FSW head for all CNC machines. This FSW head will include a force control system and mechanisms to use retractable pin and stationary shoulder tools.
Parent Programmes:
Institution Type:
- Public institution
Institution Name:
European Commission
Type of funding:
- Public (EU)
Programme Other:
JTI-CS2-2018-CfP08-AIR-02-65 Design of special welding head for FSW process with automatic adjustable pin and welding force control system [SAT]
Lead Organisation:
EU Contribution:
€365,013
Partner Organisations:
EU Contribution:
€209,627
EU Contribution:
€126,609
Technologies:
- Manufacturing processes
- Orbital friction welding process
Development phase:
- Research/Invention