Rotary Friction Welding

Solid-State Revolution

Contract Welding Services

We offer Rotary Friction Contract Welding services, specializing in bimetallic joining.

Rotary Machines

Learn about our Direct Drive and Inertia friction welding machines.

The Rotary Friction Welding Process

Rotary Friction Welding is a solid-state process in which one part is rotated at high speed and is pressed against another part that is held stationary. The resulting friction heats the parts, causing them to forge together. This process is used across a number of industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, cutting tools and more.

A friction welding operator.

Low Force vs Traditional Friction Welding

Advantages & Benefits

Industry Trusted Joining Solution

Rotary friction welding offers high production efficiency, reduced operational costs, superior weld quality, and reliability, making it an ideal choice for industries demanding precision and durability.

Dissimilar Metals

One of the key differentiators between friction welding and other welding techniques is the ability to join dissimilar metals or two different materials that may be impossible to join by other techniques. Doing so is a cost effective way of getting the benefits from both materials.

One of the key differentiators between friction welding and other welding techniques is the ability to join dissimilar metals or two different materials that may be impossible to join by other techniques. Doing so is a cost effective way of getting the benefits from both materials.

Joint preparation isn’t as critical in the Rotary Friction Welding process – machined, saw-cut, and even sheared surfaces are weldable. Less joint preparation also lowers overall cycle time, allowing greater throughput in a production process.

Rotary friction welding increases production efficiency by reducing the time required for each weld, leading to higher throughput in manufacturing processes. This enhancement lowers operational costs and ensures timely delivery of components, maintaining a competitive edge in industries where speed and reliability are crucial.

Rotary friction welding delivers consistent part quality through its precise and repeatable process, where each weld is controlled by parameters to ensure uniformity. The integration of advanced automation further enhances this consistency, minimizing human error and maintaining high standards throughout production.

When operating a rotary friction welding machine, no objectionable smoke, fumes or gases are exhausted into the atmosphere, making it one of the most environmentally friendly welding processes in use today. Plus, rotary friction welding does not require consumables, flux, filler materials or shielding gases.

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Can Your Application Be Friction Welded?

Rotary Friction Welding Machines

FWT specializes in Direct Drive Rotary Friction welding. Friction welding can accommodate various part geometries, being well-suited for applications across numerous industries. We manufacture a full line of machines including automated cells and specialty applications.

Rotary Friction Welding Machines

MTI specializes in Rotary Friction welding in all forms – Direct Drive, Inertia, and Hybrid. Rotary Friction welding can accommodate various part geometries, being well-suited for applications across numerous industries. We manufacture a full line of machines including automated cells and specialty applications.

Automation in Friction Welding

At FWT, our goal is to provide the next generation of integrated welding systems leveraging our best-in-class process knowledge and the latest in technology. With a focus on customized, low-risk configurations, we design and build a range of semi or fully automated welding machines tailored to requirements that deliver enhanced quality, productivity, and ROI.

Common Parts

Rotary friction welding can join a wide range of parts and geometries

Banjo Axle.

Application

Banjo Axle

Bimetallic electrical connectors.

Application

Bimetallic electrical connectors

Hydraulic Cylinder Rod.

Application

Hydraulic Cylinder Rod

Application

Piston

Drive Shaft.

Application

Drive Shaft

Turbocharger.

Application

Turbocharger

Contract Rotary Friction Welding

We don’t just build friction welders – we operate them, too. When you partner with our global Contract Friction Welding teams, we will handle your project from start to finish on our state-of-the-art friction welding machines. Whether you need one part every year or one part every minute, we are here to help you reach your production goals across the globe.

Contract Rotary Friction Welding

We don’t just build friction welders – we operate them, too. When you partner with our global Contract Friction Welding teams, we will handle your project from start to finish on our state-of-the-art friction welding machines. Whether you need one part every year or one part every minute, we are here to help you reach your production goals across the globe.

Low Force vs. Rotary Friction Weld

Smooth Flash. Low Upset.
Faster Cycle Times.

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The MTI Group has a unique process that can accommodate smaller parts, thinner walls, unique geometries, and parts that can’t handle the process forces of traditional friction welding.

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FWT White Paper

FWT: A cost-effective joining solution for the automotive industry

In the following pages, we will outline the benefits of friction welding, define the different types of friction welding, and describe the friction welding process. We’ll also mention current issues faced by the automotive industry. And finally, we’ll show how FWT is an effective tool to overcome these challenges and achieve manufacturing goals.

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