Sample Parts
Solution examples that make it easy to select the right friction welding technology
| Application | Driver side airbag inflator - cross-section |
| Materials | Aluminum Alloys |
| Technology | Rotationsreibschweissen |
| Geometry | Rohr mit Rohr |
| Application | Hybrid passenger side airbag inflator |
| Materials | Aluminum |
| Technology | Rotationsreibschweissen |
| Geometry | Rohr mit Rohr |
| Application | Figure 2 of 2 Passenger side airbag inflator and cross-section |
| Materials | Aluminum Alloys |
| Technology | Rotationsreibschweissen |
| Geometry | Rohr mit Rohr |
| Application | Figure 1 of 2 Wheel rim |
| Materials | Aluminum Alloys |
| Technology | Rotationsreibschweissen |
| Geometry | Rohr mit Rohr |
| Application | Figure 2 of 2 Welded stabilizer bar cross-section |
| Materials | Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Medium Carbon |
| Technology | Rotationsreibschweissen |
| Geometry | Rohr mit Stab |
| Application | Input shaft for automotive transmission. Stamped hub to machined barstock. |
| Materials | N/A |
| Technology | Rotationsreibschweissen |
| Geometry | Stab mit Platte |
| Application | Shock absorber base cup. Weld between threaded stud and base cup firmly traps washer in place. |
| Materials | Steel - Low Carbon |
| Technology | Rotationsreibschweissen |
| Geometry | Stab mit Platte |
| Application | Bumper shocks. Tubing welded to stamping for impact absorbing bumper mounts. |
| Materials | Steel - Low Carbon |
| Technology | Rotationsreibschweissen |
| Geometry | Rohr mit Platte |
| Application | Air conditioner rotor assembly. Outer rotor pole is welded to inner rotor pole then this assembly is welded to pulley blank. |
| Materials | Steel - Low Carbon |
| Technology | Rotationsreibschweissen |
| Geometry | Rohr mit Scheiben |
| Application | Drive shaft sectioned part front view - tool exit hole shown -lightweighting vehicle while maintaining or increasing durability |
| Materials | Aluminum |
| Technology | Friction Stir Welding |
| Geometry | Lap |
| Application | Tailor welded blanks top view -1mm and 2mm thick aluminum sheets jointed prior to stamping. Used for vehicle lightweighting. Heavier 2mm material is deployed in crtical form support areas |
| Materials | Aluminum Alloys |
| Technology | Friction Stir Welding |
| Geometry | Lap |
| Application | Section view of hybrid vehicle aluminum plate welded to cast aluminum heat exchanger box for a water tite seal. FSW weld path on plate is facing up. |
| Materials | Aluminum Alloys |
| Technology | Friction Stir Welding |
| Geometry | Lap |
