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When you have a fabrication need that’s outside your regular realm of business, we encourage you to talk to us at AFW about our supply chain management services. No matter what the challenge, we [...]

There is a surplus of fabrication subcontractors when it comes to outsourcing jobs. However, there are very limited options for solid state joining, with only a handful of subcontractors in North [...]

American Friction Welding has installed and is now running a 50 ton Thompson friction welding machine in our facility to increase production capacity. Read the press release from Thompson below, [...]

It’s hard to believe, but too good not to share so you can utilize for your organization’s own gain. We are always amazed at the huge cost savings that can be had using friction welding, even on [...]

Is there an optimal lot size that makes a compelling case for a part to be considered as a friction weldment? This is a question we hear often and there are a couple of factors to consider. In [...]

Find new methods to produce legacy parts. Have you been tasked with efforts to spearhead these types of activities within your company? When I talk to manufacturing engineers and supply chain [...]

One of the main advantages of using a friction weldment is the ability to create a full surface bond that will be as strong as the parent material. When high strength is warranted in such a part [...]

AFW is committed to meeting your demands, in both the production and delivery of your product. With the summer season about to be in full swing, holidays, summer hours, and even shutdowns have [...]

Conserving Resources Shrinks Environmental Impact Friction welding offers improved efficiency in part fabrication. Recent news about international efforts to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions [...]