This video demonstrates the MTI Model RM-2 friction stir welding machine in a rail application. The FSW machine can deliver up to 100 kN of welding force to create continuous, high-quality solid-state welds across a steel plate several meters long.
Friction stir welding uses a rotating pin tool that generates frictional heat and mechanically “stirs” the material together along the joint. It produces strong, low-distortion welds ideally suited for rail production environments and long-format structural assemblies.
To learn more about how this solid-state joining process can serve your projects, visit our Friction Stir Welding Technology page.