Whiteboard Wednesday: Which Method is Best
Which method of friction welding is best? In previous sessions we talked about how most applications can be welded with […]
Friction Stir Welding: Whiteboard Wednesday
Friction Stir Welding is another friction welding technique that has beneficially impacted the aerospace, transportation and electronics industries. Like other
Whiteboard Wednesday: Linear Friction Welding
Linear friction welding is a solid-state joining process that uses relative motion and high force in order to create enough
Whiteboard Wednesday: Direct Drive Process
Direct Drive Friction Welding is the oldest form of the rotary friction welding process. Direct Drive friction welding can be
Whiteboard Wednesday: Inertia Process
Inertia friction welding is a variation of the rotary friction welding process. Inertia friction welding uses kinetic energy with applied
Whiteboard Wednesday: Need to Know Mechanical Properties
In Rotary friction welding, a weld is created by rotating one part while keeping the other part held stationary
Manufacturing Technology, Inc. Completes Purchase of ProSpot Welding in United Kingdom
Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) announced that the company has finalized the purchase of ProSpot, a resistance welding company located in
Whiteboard Wednesday: Why Friction Welding Part 3
You may not realize it, but friction welded parts are part of your everyday life. A good example of an
Whiteboard Wednesday: Why Friction Welding Part 2
One small part — the lift screw — is a great example of what makes friction welding so useful. It’s
Whiteboard Wednesday: Why Friction Welding Part 1
Friction welding in the United States started in the late 1960s when Caterpillar Tractor Company wanted to produce hydraulic cylinder