Aerospace Machines
Friction welding machines designed with the aerospace industry in mind. Explore the capabilities and possibilities of MTI’s line of aerospace friction welders.

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 |
Ready to make your ideas take flight?
We’re here to help make it happen.
Watch How It’s Done
Aerospace Videos
Need to see how we do it? Watch our videos to learn everything you wanted to know about the friction welding process, all in one place.
Aerospace
Show All

This episode of Whiteboard Wednesday highlights our weld development process and explains why it's critical for a successful part and strong weld.

What is plug welding and how does it work? We walk you through the process and explain why aerospace companies may find it to be a cost-saving solution!

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!