This video gives viewers a unique look inside MTI’s rotary friction welding and flash removal process. It shows a Model 400BX rotary friction welder joining a drill pipe, immediately followed by internal flash removal.
The Flash Removal Process in Rotary Friction Welding
During rotary friction welding, one component is rotated against another while force is applied. This process creates frictional heat at the weld interface, allowing the materials to plasticize and forge together without melting. As part of this solid-state joining process, excess material displaced from the joint forms flash around it.
The video then shows the removal process, where the internal flash is removed after welding. This step helps prepare the welded components for their intended application and supports the overall integrity, strength, and performance of the finished part.
By combining friction welding, internal flash removal, and production-ready equipment, MTI demonstrates how its machines and manufacturing processes can support demanding applications where weld quality, material integrity, and repeatable joining are critical.
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