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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

Max Forge Force (kN) Max Weld Area (sq mm) Max Part Diameter
60 387 22

M60- M90*

Max Forge Force (kN) Max Weld Area (sq mm) Max Part Diameter
57.82 368 22

15-30 Ton

Max Forge Force (kN) Max Weld Area (sq mm) Max Part Diameter
300 1935 49

M120-M180*

Max Forge Force (kN) Max Weld Area (sq mm) Max Part Diameter
355.80 2290 54

45-60 Ton

Max Forge Force (kN) Max Weld Area (sq mm) Max Part Diameter
600 3871 70

M200-M300*

Max Forge Force (kN) Max Weld Area (sq mm) Max Part Diameter
1112 7774 95

80-150 Ton

Max Forge Force (kN) Max Weld Area (sq mm) Max Part Diameter
15000 9677 111

M400

Max Forge Force (kN) Max Weld Area (sq mm) Max Part Diameter
2668.8 17218 158

175-300 Ton

Max Forge Force (kN) Max Weld Area (sq mm) Max Part Diameter
30000 19355 157

480S

Max Load Max Inertia Max RPM
900,000 300,000 660

2000B

Max Load Max Inertia Max RPM
4,500,000 2,500,000 500

*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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Rotary Friction Welding Applications for Steel and Inconel

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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Take a look at our Rotary friction welders used for Aerospace! 

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Whitepaper: FWT Rotary Friction Welding 

Our FWT product line offers cost-effective joining solutions for the automotive industry.
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The Limitless Possibilities of MTI’s Model 400 Rotary Friction Welder 

For your complex joining requirements, our Rotary Friction Welding solutions offer flexible options.

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Whiteboard Wednesday: Rotary Friction Welding VS Electron Beam Welding

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Joint Geometries
Rotary Friction Welding can join a wide range of part geometries
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