Friction welding (also known as stir welding), is the process of taking ... causes a massive heat buildup that can then literally weld the two pieces of material together. It’s an easy way ...

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In the wonderful world of friction stir welding, the material of the two ... You clamp sixteen tons, and whaddya get? A slightly better butt weld than the first time, it turns out.

Friction stir welding (FSW ... has no chance of molten metal spatter. The weld itself is robust and does not require any post-weld treatment. FSW also typically produces a lower volume of defects when ...

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Linear friction welding welds materials together using heat from friction. After placing two materials into a welding machine they are then pushed tightly together. One of the two materials moves ...