MTI – A Trusted Leader in Aerospace Engineering
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All mainstream aerospace engine manufacturers utilize MTI-built friction welders
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MTI has worked for decades with high-profile aerospace companies to develop new, innovative parts
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Friction welding solutions are stronger, lighter and more resistant to high temperatures
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Our process allows for increased joint strength and ability to join dissimilar and powdered metals
MTI’s Line of Rotary Friction Welders for Aerospace
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AEROSPACE PARTS
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HOW FRICTION WELDING WORKS
The versatility of friction welding is what makes it an ideal choice for the constantly evolving aerospace industry. Explore our Whiteboard Wednesday series to see the full potential of our highly engineered, solid-state processes.
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FEASABILITY STUDIES & PROTOTYPES
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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.
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| Application | Low compression titanium rotor assembly |
| Materials | Titanium |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Tube |
| Application | Tube to rotor assembly |
| Materials | Nickel-Based Heat Resistant |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Tube |
| Application | Cluster gear |
| Materials | Steel - Low Carbon Alloy (Gear Steel) |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Bar to Plate |
| Application | Cluster gear cross section |
| Materials | Steel - Low Carbon Alloy (Gear Steel) |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Tube |
| Application | Fan blade rotor |
| Materials | Nickel-Based Heat Resistant |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Disk |
| Application | Jet engine compressor rotor - as welded |
| Materials | Nickel-Based Heat Resistant |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Tube |
| Application | Landing gear drag brace |
| Materials | Steel - Medium Carbon Alloy |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Tube |
| Application | Landing gear component |
| Materials | Steel - Medium Carbon Alloy |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Tube |
| Application | Jet engine component - as machined |
| Materials | Nickel-Based Heat Resistant |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Bar to Plate |
| Application | Extension welded to four-blade propeller hub forging |
| Materials | Steel - Medium Carbon Alloy |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Plate |
| Application | Bosses welded to accumulator housing |
| Materials | Steel - Medium Carbon Alloy |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Bar to Plate |
| Application | Military jet engine compensating shaft - as welded |
| Materials | |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Bar to Bar |
| Application | Forged clevis to tubing for manufacture of ball screw. Actuates swing wing on F-14 fighter aircraft. |
| Materials | Steel - Maraging |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Tube |
| Application | Fan shaft for military jet engine |
| Materials | Nickel-Based Heat Resistant |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Tube |
| Application | Commercial jet engine fan shaft - as welded |
| Materials | Nickel-Based Heat Resistant |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Tube |
| Application | Military jet engine fan shaft, cross-section - as machined |
| Materials | Nickel-Based Heat Resistant |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Tube |
| Application | Left: Stator vane root weld - as machined, Center: Stator vane root weld - with flash removed, Right: Stator vane root weld - as welded. |
| Materials | Titanium |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Bar to Plate |
| Application | Ball screw actuator |
| Materials | Steel - Medium Carbon Alloy |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Bar |
| Application | Bi-metallic aircraft rivets |
| Materials | Titanium |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Bar to Bar |
| Application | Stator vane adjustor lever |
| Materials | Titanium |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Bar to Plate |
| Application | Aircraft hook bolts |
| Materials | Nickel-Based Heat Resistant |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Plate |
| Application | Lightweight piston for aircraft pump |
| Materials | Stainless Steel - Precipitation Hardening |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Tube to Tube |
| Application | Aerospace heat pipe |
| Materials | Aluminum |
| Technology | Rotary Friction Welding |
| Geometry | Bar to Plate |
WORLD’S LARGEST INERTIA FRICTION WELDER FOR CONTRACT MANUFACTURING
The Model 400 is specially designed for big jobs – 450 tons of weld force, to be exact. The unique rotary friction welder mitigates risk and is available for contract friction welding and production use. Featuring a large assortment of tooling, the 400 is ideal for “special” higher force large part applications.
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Want to be a friction welding expert? Check out some of the most popular terms in the world of solid-state joining and start welding them into your vocabulary!
This episode of Whiteboard Wednesday explains the complexity of blisk welding and the challenges we must face to get it right every time.
Which friction welding technology is the best fit for your aerospace or astrospace application? We break down each method and explain which part best matches each technology.
The most advanced rotary friction welders ever built have found a new home at a Scottish research facility, where they will be used to help customers across a wide range of industries.