FSW Contract Welding Services with Advanced Friction Stir Welding Technology
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Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid-state welding process that uses a rotating, non-consumable tool to generate frictional heat at the bond line between two materials, producing a strong, high-integrity joint without melting the base materials.
Our FSW contract welding services support R&D teams with state-of-the-art friction stir welding machines. From rapid prototyping to full-scale manufacturing, we deliver on time and to quality standards for FSW contract and subcontract welding needs.
Friction Stir Welding Services
As your Friction Stir Welding solutions provider, we deliver more than equipment for high-spec parts and production programs.
Reach Your Part Production Goal with FWT FSW Contract Welding
At FWT, we deliver Friction Stir Welding solutions that help you reduce downtime, overcome part challenges, and improve overall performance. Aside from contract welding, we also provide FSW subcontract welding services, including custom tooling, repairs, and part enhancements.
With FWT as your production partner, you ensure precision, consistency, and cost-efficiency across every phase of your project.
Cost Savings
Reduce cycle times and control expenses with FWT’s extensive experience in developing and producing high-quality welds. Our decades of welding service expertise, along with our partnership with STIRTEC, enable for faster ramp-ups and fewer revisions — saving time and driving down production costs.
Reduce cycle times and control expenses with MTI’s extensive experience in developing and producing high-quality welds. Our decades of welding service expertise, along with our partnership with STIRTEC, enable for faster ramp-ups and fewer revisions — saving time and driving down production costs.
Our in-house lab offers comprehensive metallurgical analysis to evaluate the weld zone, identify key material properties, and verify bonding integrity. Whether you’re joining aluminum extrusions or other complex materials, we provide the insights needed to qualify your application.
Explore newly formed parts, complex extrusions, and advanced joint geometries through MTI’s FSW equipment and solid-state welding process. Our custom tooling and development expertise unlock your project’s potential by improving performance and opening opportunities for downstream savings.
Ensure every weld meets your expectations with detailed strength testing, including tensile tests and joint inspections. From resolving cracked flanges to fabricating components, we help you achieve structural integrity and performance tailored to your applications.
Acquire the FSW Joint Geometries You Need
As your Friction Stir Welding service providers, we can join a wide range of part geometries.
The FWT Experience: Real-World Examples Delivered to You
When Rivian launched its new electric delivery vehicle program, meeting stringent safety requirements and complex technical specifications was a critical priority. Success demanded a manufacturing partner capable of delivering precision, consistency, and uncompromising quality.
Discover the FWT experience through the perspective of Emmett Hassen, Rivian’s Senior Manager of Supply Chain Program Management, and learn how our friction welding expertise helped support the performance and production demands of this innovative electric vehicle program.
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Material Selection
To achieve consistent, high-quality welds, it’s critical to select the right tooling, materials, and parameters for your specific application. FWT helps you make informed decisions by providing deep technical expertise and proven development support across industries.
Pre & Post-Weld Process
At FWT, our Friction Stir Welding services go far beyond the weld itself. As your one-stop solution for advanced joining needs, we manage the entire lifecycle of your project, from material preparation and fabrication to post-welding machining and quality verification.
Our Commitment
Accredited for Quality You Can Trust
We deliver high-quality welds with superior safety and precision. As a global leader in friction stir welding services, we ensure that every joint meets rigorous requirements for solid-state welding.Â
Use FWT Friction Stir Welding Machines
FWT’s Friction Stir Welding (FSW) contract manufacturing services are built for both scalability and precision, with three machines available to support a wide range of part sizes and production needs. Our LS-1 machine is engineered for large-scale applications, capable of welding parts up to 55 feet in length. Equipped with a dual-head configuration, this machine enables simultaneous welding operations, accelerating production rates while maintaining consistent, high-quality results across long weld seams.
For smaller components, our PM-0 machine provides the flexibility and control needed for precision welding. This allows us to seamlessly support everything from prototype and low-volume runs to full-scale production, all within the same facility. Whether your project demands high throughput, tight tolerances, or a combination of both, FWT’s FSW contract welding capabilities are designed to deliver efficiency, reliability, and repeatable quality.
Bi-Metallic Joining
Design and join dissimilar metals with our in-house metallurgists. Explore the strengths, capabilities, and durability of various materials for robust, cost-effective parts.
Bi-Metallic Joining
Design and join dissimilar metals with our in-house metallurgists. Explore the strengths, capabilities, and durability of various materials for robust, cost-effective parts.
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Production Assurance Program
If your FWT-built Friction Stir Welding machine is undergoing maintenance or your manufacturing facility is seeing higher-than-normal part volumes, our FSW contract welding team is ready to step in.
We’re more than just your friction stir welding suppliers. We’ll keep your tooling warm, manage your production overflow, and ensure continuous output without delays with FWT FSW equipment trusted across industries.
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