THE GLOBAL LEADER FOR FRICTION WELDING SOLUTIONS

Helping engineers connect the right pieces
A single-source joining and welding solution that helps you make smart decisions

Machine Development

Solving your manufacturing problems in the most efficient way possible, saving you labor and material without sacrificing quality – that’s how our custom-engineered solutions have helped companies worldwide.

Part Production

Meeting your needs – without costly trial and error – is easy with the combined access to a variety of friction welding technologies, design resources, research and development, contract welding services, and parts assurance support of our Manufacturing Services.

Process Enhancement

To provide you access to our engineering expertise and ingenuity, with verification that bonds are continuous and free of defects, our extensive metallurgical evaluations assess the strength, durability, and general integrity of weld zones.

Full-Sized Part Development

The only machine of its kind in the world, the LF35-75 uses the latest in linear friction welding technology to improve aerospace companies’ buy-to-fly ratio.

FIND OUT HOW

Can Your Materials Be Forged?

The simple rule of thumb is this: If you can forge it, you can friction-weld it.

Check popular material compatibilities

  We have forged those!

We have not tried forging those, but it doesn't mean we can't

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From planning and development to producing parts and building machines, MTI brings it all together in order to find the right business solution for you. The result?

Lower costs, reduced risk, and a customized friction welding process that actually works.

Explore our Technologies

Low Force Friction Welding Rotary Friction Welding Linear Friction Welding Friction Stir Welding

Take a Closer Look
Inside the Ingenuity of MTI

The MTI Welding Story

Our Story

Through hard work and a dedication to solving our clients’ most challenging manufacturing problems, MTI became the world-leader in friction welding technologies, providing engineered solutions from golf putters to jet engines.

MTI Machine Talk Blog

Machine Talk Blog

What’s happening in the industry? How is friction welding changing? What are some of the best practices for using friction welding in your industry?

MTI Whiteboard Wednesdays

Whiteboard Wednesdays

Join MTI executives for a series of practical walk-throughs focusing on friction welding technologies and processes. Learn first-hand, the best applications for Rotary, Linear, and Friction Stir Welding.