Friction Welding

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What is Friction Welding?

Friction welding is a solid-state process that is achieved through frictional heat.
This heat is generated by controlled contact of two components until material reaches its plastic state, at which time plasticised material begins to form layers that intertwine with one another.
The friction welding machine controls this contact through a series of unique parameters for rotational speed (rpm’s), axial force and time.
Once these parameters are established, they are recorded, stored and then repeated with each cycle of the machine.A

Why Friction Welding?

No filler material, flux or shield gas Environmentally clean; no arcs, sparks, smoke or flame
Surface impurities burn through during process
Narrow heat affected zones
Ability to weld dissimilar metals
Weld strength usually as strong or stronger than the weaker material being joined
Operators do not require manual operating skills
Simple integration into the manufacturing area
Easily automated for mass production
Minimal plant requirements to install

How it Works:

NC4,000

Welding of up to 10mm diameter steel. Ideal for Engine Valve manufacture Further Information

NC4000 FRICTION WELDER

NC7,000

Welding of up to 16mm diameter steel Further Information

NC7000 FRICTION WELDER

NC10,000

Welding of up to 20mm diameter steel Further Information

NC10000 FRICTION WELDER

NC60,000

Welding of up to 55mm diameter solid steel Further Information

NC60000 FRICTION WELDER

NC175,000

Welding of up to 12,260mm² drill pipe diameter Steel Further Information

NC175000 FRICTION WELDER

Friction Welding is a suitable joining process for:

All Forgeable Steels
Aluminium
Copper
Nickel Alloys
Titanium
Nimonic
Special Steels
Many other Materials and cobinations of materials are suitable for welding. Contact FPE for further assistance.