Friction welding is a solid-state process joining two metal objects by applying rotational motion and pressure to the objects. High temperatures generated by friction, transform the point of contact into a plasticized state. The pressure is used to forge a metallic bond between the atoms of the objects. The overall molecular integrity of the original objects remains intact due to the narrow heat affected zone. The technology provides a complete cross-sectional weld without using fluxes or filler metal.
Used by OEM’s across multiple industries worldwide, friction welding holds numerous advantages over conventional welding, the most important being:
- Faster Turn-Around Times
- It’s Cost Effective!
- Suitable for Diverse Quantities
- Consistent Component Quality and Weld Integrity
- Weld Dissimilar Metals and Alloys
As the largest full service, direct-drive, rotary friction welding shop in North America, AFW delivers unmatched experience, quality and support from design prototyping and customized solutions through full production.
