Rotary Friction Welding

Rotary Friction Welding is a solid-state process in which one part is rotated at high speed and is pressed against another part that is held stationary. The resulting friction heats the parts, causing them to forge together.

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VERSATILE MACHINES

MTI is the only company to offer all three forms of Rotary Friction Welding - Direct Drive, Inertia & Hybrid.

DIRECT DRIVE

INERTIA

5 Ton

M60- M90*

15-30 Ton

M120-M180*

45-60 Ton

M200-M300*

80-150 Ton

M400

175-300 Ton

480S

2000B

*Can be built as hybrid machines. Hybrid model machines max diameters and weld areas are dependent on motor type.

BIMETALLIC JOINING

Friction Welding offers the broadest capabilities for joining dissimilar metals helping you save money and achieve lightweighting for your application.

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AUTOMATION IN friction welding

At MTI, our goal is to provide the next generation of autonomous integrated welding systems leveraging our world-class process knowledge and the latest in technology. With a focus on customized, low-risk configurations, we design and build a range of semi or fully automated welding machines tailored to requirements that deliver enhanced quality, productivity, and ROI.

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Can My Part Be Joined With Rotary Friction Welding?

There are dozens of applications suitable for Rotary Friction Welding, but in this blog we will simply list some of the most common examples, split by industry.

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Case Study: Aerojet Rocketdyne saves $1 million with Rotary Friction Welding

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Rotary Friction Welding Processes

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5 Ways Friction Welding Helps the Automotive Industry

Because friction welding is highly adaptable to diverse applications, automotive manufacturers have used it to save money while still improving quality.

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