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Bi-metallic application linear friction welding of copper alloy block to aluminum plate

Materials: Aluminum, Copper

Technology: Linear Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Plate

Bi-metallic application linear friction welding of copper bars to aluminum plate top angle view

Materials: Aluminum, Copper

Technology: Linear Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Plate

Linear friction welding of all shapes of parts

Materials: Silver Alloys, Steel - Alloys

Technology: Linear Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Plate

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Larger custom aluminum sheet sizes created by friction stir welding from smaller stock pieces

Materials: Aluminum Alloys

Technology: Friction Stir Welding

Geometry: Butt

Top view - friction stir welded MTI business card .100" thick aluminum plate

Materials: Aluminum Alloys

Technology: Friction Stir Welding

Geometry: Butt

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

4' section view of joining of multiple aluminum extrusion panel sections up to 50' long via dual weld head (upper & lower) welds

Materials: Aluminum Alloys

Technology: Friction Stir Welding

Geometry: Butt

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

Multiple pieces of High Strength Steel Alloy joined in a single friction stir pass for low heat input sheet joining (reducing distortion)

Materials: Steel - Alloys

Technology: Friction Stir Welding

Geometry: Lap

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

Welded machine tool spindle blank. Replaces costly forging.

Materials: Steel - Medium Carbon Alloy

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Bar

Welded machine tool spindle blank - as machined

Materials: Steel - Medium Carbon Alloy

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Plate

Welded machine tool spindle blank. Replaces costly forging.

Materials: Steel - Medium Carbon Alloy

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Plate

Welded machine tool spindle blank - as machined

Materials: Steel - Medium Carbon Alloy

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Plate

Keyway and T-slot cutters. Welded blanks made from AISI6145 shanks and M4 tool steel heads.

Materials: Steel - Medium Carbon, Steel - Tool

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Plate

Countersinks. High-speed steel heads welded to mild-steel shanks.

Materials: Steel - Medium Carbon, Steel - Tool

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Plate

Twist drill blank. Welded M10 tool steel bodies to SAE4140 shanks.

Materials: Steel - Medium Carbon, Steel - Tool

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Bar

Tool steel to carbon steel drill bit

Materials: Steel - Medium Carbon, Steel - Tool

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Bar

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: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Disk

Bumper shocks. Tubing welded to stamping for impact absorbing bumper mounts.

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Plate

Shock absorber base cup. Weld between threaded stud and base cup firmly traps washer in place.

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Plate

Input shaft for automotive transmission. Stamped hub to machined barstock.

Materials: N/A

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Plate

Figure 2 of 2 Welded stabilizer bar cross-section

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Bar

Figure 1 of 2 Stabilizer bars. Tube welded to solid end.

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Bar

Sport utility 4x4 interconnecting shaft

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Tube

Front suspension struts

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Tube

Drive extension (internal spline one end).

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Low Carbon Alloy (Gear Steel)

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Tube

Brake caliper. Tubing joined to formed caliper.

Materials: N/A

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Disk

Transmission input shaft

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Low Carbon Alloy (Gear Steel)

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Plate

Air conditioner accumulator. Aluminum housing.

Materials: Aluminum Alloys

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Plate

Wheel spindle

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Plate

Transmission gear. Finished spiral bevel gear welded to tubular shaft.

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon Alloy (Gear Steel), Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Tube

Turbocharger

Materials: Nickel-Based Heat Resistant, Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Disk

Front wheel drive shaft

Materials: Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Bar

Drive shaft

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Tube

Worm gear drive shaft

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Bar

Clevis

Materials:

Technology:

Geometry: Bar to Bar

Torque converter pump

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Tube

Torque converter cover. Three mounting nuts welded to cover for mounting of flywheel ring gear.

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Plate

Figure 2 of 2 Direct clutch drum and hub assembly cross-section.

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Plate

Figure 1 of 2 Direct clutch drum and hub assembly used in automatic transmissions. Mild steel tubing welded to cold-formed clutch drum. Cross-section.

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Disk

Electric motor housing and shaft for automotive cooling fan.

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Disk

Automotive transmission component. Machined tubing welded to cold-formed end.

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Plate

Rear axle housing tube. Forged tube end welded to tube stock.

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Tube

Automotive axle tube

Materials: Steel - Low Carbon, Steel - Medium Carbon

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Tube to Bar

Water pump hub and shaft

Materials:

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Plate

Steering shaft welded to pre-assembled knuckle

Materials: Steel - Medium Carbon, Steel - Pre-Chromed

Technology: Rotary Friction Welding

Geometry: Bar to Bar

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