Setting a new standard for motorcycle innovation

Verge Motorcycles

Setting a new standard for motorcycle innovation

Kemppi AX MIG Welder for the manufacture of Verge electric motorcycles.

Company

Verge Motorcycles

Website

vergemotorcycles.com

Industry

Automation

Location

Espoo, Finland

Base material

AI

Welding a motorcycle frame is crucial for the bike's durability and safety. With aluminum as the frame material, the Kemppi AX MIG Welder offers a precise and reliable solution for this challenging task.

The pioneer of fully electric motorcycles

Verge Motorcycles is a Finnish company that designs and manufactures cutting-edge electric motorcycles, aiming to challenge traditional thinking and develop the world's best electric motorcycle.

Verge is particularly known for its revolutionary rim motor, which enables a hubless rear wheel, providing more space for the battery and a lower center of gravity. With the new Starmatter software platform, Verge accelerates directly into the future by integrating advanced AI features into motorcycling. The platform combines software updates, sensor technology, and artificial intelligence to enhance the riding experience and safety. Verge has also partnered with Epic Games, leveraging their Unreal Engine technology to develop the motorcycle's user interface.

Verge Motorcycles represent the pinnacle of innovative technology, but also a top-class driving experience and raw power and strength. The bike's frame demands the ultimate in durability to support riding performance and safety perfectly. Kemppi AX is the ideal solution for frame welding.
Tuomo Lehtimäki,CEO, Verge Motorcycles

Welding work that has a key impact on durability, performance, and safety

The motorcycle frame, combined with a very powerful engine, is constantly under intense stress. It must withstand years of acceleration, tilting, bumps, and braking without compromising safety.

The frame and attachments of Verge motorcycles are made of aluminum, with thicknesses ranging from two to twelve millimeters. Aluminium's low resistance and high thermal conductivity make it a challenging material to weld. The goal is to produce extremely durable and consistent welds, with the added requirement that the welds must also be aesthetically pleasing as they are often left unabraded or otherwise finished. The frame structure is designed to accommodate not only current engines but even more powerful ones in the future.

A carefully designed and implemented process with Kemppi AX MIG Welder at its core

The Kemppi AX MIG Welder provides Verge Motorcycles with a precise and reliable solution for welding aluminum frames, capable of operating 24/7 when needed. The AX MIG Welder allows for full adjustment of complex welding parameters and curves, essential for achieving durable and consistent welds. Preheating the front of the frame ensures that thicker weldments are at the ideal temperature during welding, improving weld quality and longevity. The process has been optimized through careful design and construction of the welding jigs. This ensures smooth movement of the welding robot and enables efficient welding. The welding arc is programmed to closely follow the shape of the parts and the movements of the torch.

"Our experience with Kemppi's solution has been outstanding," says Sami Raitila, responsible for welding motorcycle frames. Raitila praises the work quality of the Kemppi AX MIG Welder, as well as its user-friendliness. "The cooperation with Kemppi and partner integrator Robomatik is seamless, providing full technical support, maintenance, and spare parts, ensuring uninterrupted production," Raitila adds.

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