MTI – A Trusted Leader in Astrospace Engineering
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The world’s largest and most technologically advanced friction welders for astrospace components
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Friction Welding for critical parts that help NASA send astronauts into space
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A proud history of joining parts for several high-profile space missions
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Expanded capabilities for the most sensitive components on spacecraft
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Friction welding is the ideal solution for many aerospace parts and applications, but is it the right fit for your project? Explore our development process to see how our engineers bring to life and optimize your ideas.
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Find out if Rotary, Linear, Friction Stir, Low Force or Plug welding is right for your application.
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EXPLORE ASTROSPACE MACHINES
We’ve mastered the art of building friction welders for astrospace. Which one can we build for you? Click to explore which machine best fits your project’s needs.
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AEROJET ROCKETDYNE
With a cost savings of $1 million and the lead time cut in half, Aerojet Rocketdyne and MTI agreed that refurbishing and upgrading the Vertical Rotary Friction Welding (VRFW) machine originally built in 1981 would be the most cost-efficient and time-saving option to develop a next generation rocket engine for NASA.
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When NASA needed help with special sensors on a satellite, MTI stepped in to offer an innovative
joining solution that could withstand the harsh environments of space travel.
The simple rule of thumb is this: If you can forge it, you can friction-weld it.
We have forged those!
We have not tried forging those, but it doesn't mean we can't
Our process has been trusted in some of the most high-profile space missions. Let’s talk and we’ll show you what we can do for you.
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