Welding torch for electric vehicle battery pack applications

The TR-T0016A Touch Retract Welding Torch is said to be a great choice for those scaling up from R&D to manufacturing, offering ease of integration and automation.

The lightweight, handheld tool 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 and has been extensively tested for welding copper, nickel, and aluminium battery tab materials up to a thickness of 0.5mm onto 18650 and 21700 battery can material.

Amada Miyachi says that, 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.