Corrugated tube assemblies are widely used in liquid cooling systems and precision equipment where flexible and reliable fluid connections are required. As production volumes increase, manual material handling, assembly, clamping, and welding can become bottlenecks in the manufacturing process.
Han’s Laser Automated Laser Welding Equipment for Corrugated Tube Assemblies integrates material feeding, robotic handling, component assembly, automatic clamping, and laser welding into one automated system. It supports both single-fitting parallel welding and dual-fitting sequential welding, providing flexible production options for different corrugated tube assembly configurations.
Integrated Automation from Feeding to Welding
The laser welding system combines multiple production steps into a coordinated automated process:
Material Feeding → Component Assembly → Automatic Clamping → Laser Welding → Finished Assembly
A centralized material magazine stores the required components, while a robot handles material pickup and transfer. The corrugated tube and fitting are automatically assembled before entering the welding process.
This integrated approach reduces manual material transfer and helps maintain a consistent production sequence.
Flexible Welding Configurations
The equipment uses a dual-channel fixture structure to accommodate different product configurations and welding processes.
Single-Fitting Parallel Welding
For assemblies with one fitting, both channels can process components simultaneously. Parallel welding helps reduce cycle time and supports higher throughput for batch production.
Dual-Fitting Sequential Welding
For corrugated tube assemblies with fittings on both ends, the laser welder follows a predefined sequence to complete welding of the two connections.
This configuration allows both ends of the assembly to be processed within the same automated production system without requiring separate welding equipment.
Automatic Clamping and Positioning
After assembly, the workpiece is automatically positioned and clamped before laser welding. The fixture maintains the required assembly position and welding orientation throughout the process.
Automatic clamping helps reduce variations caused by manual positioning while providing a repeatable setup for batch production.
Flexible Automation for Different Production Needs
The dual-channel fixture and programmable process configuration allow the laser welding system to accommodate different production requirements.
Key capabilities include:
- Automatic material feeding from a centralized magazine
- Robotic material handling for consistent part transfer
- Automatic component assembly before welding
- Automatic positioning and clamping
- Parallel processing of single-fitting assemblies
- Sequential welding of dual-fitting assemblies
- Flexible fixture configuration for different workflows
- Integrated laser welding within the automated production cycle
This configuration is suitable for manufacturers that need to process multiple corrugated tube assembly types on the same equipment.
Applications in Liquid Cooling and Precision Equipment
Corrugated tube assemblies are used in a variety of fluid and thermal management systems.
- CDU Piping: The laser welding machine can be used for internal corrugated tube and end-fitting assemblies in coolant distribution units (CDUs).
- Cabinet Manifold Connections: It supports flexible fluid connections between manifolds and supply or return circuits inside liquid-cooled equipment cabinets.
- System Fluid Lines: The equipment is suitable for corrugated tube assemblies used in coolant supply and return lines, where flexible connections are required.
- Semiconductor Equipment Cooling: Corrugated tube assemblies can also be used in cooling circuits for semiconductor process equipment and other precision manufacturing systems.
Automated Welding for Corrugated Tube Assemblies
By integrating material feeding, robotic handling, assembly, clamping, and laser welding, the system provides a coordinated production solution for corrugated tube assemblies.
Its support for single-fitting parallel welding and dual-fitting sequential welding allows manufacturers to adapt the production mode to different assembly structures while reducing manual handling and maintaining a consistent welding process.
The equipment is suitable for automated batch production of corrugated tube assemblies used in liquid cooling systems, semiconductor equipment, precision machinery, and other fluid connection applications.
Contact Han’s Laser to discuss an automated laser welding solution for your corrugated tube assemblies.