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Why Friction Welding is the Future of Manufacturing

May 20, 2020 by Spinweld

There is no reason companies wouldn’t want to incorporate friction welding into their manufacturing process. From cost-effectiveness to time saving and consistent quality to reduced waste, the benefits are many.

Filed Under: Bi-Metal Friction Welds, Education, News & Blog Tagged With: dissimilar metals, Friction Welding

Spinweld Assists UWM With Weld Repair of Bronze Alloy

February 19, 2020 by Bob M

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Spinweld assisted with friction weld trials and mechanical testing /characterization of welded parts for the repair design/plug for a cast bronze alloy. This part was designed between Spinweld and MetalTek to fit requirements for friction welding machinery with a cup-cone casting repair configuration. Weld trial samples of plug and hole configuration were successful in the repair […]

Filed Under: Education, News & Blog Tagged With: Bronze Alloy, Friction Welding, Weld Repair

6 BASIC FRICTION WELDING JOINT TYPES – TUBE TO DISC

April 13, 2018 by Bob M

Friction Welding Joint Types

Spinweld’s Friction welding Tube to Disc is the third joint type we will discuss in our 6 part series of the different welding joints, bonds, or union types in 2018.  Similar to a  bar to a plate,  tube to a disc consists of a smaller round part to a larger round part or not round part but with a hole […]

Filed Under: Education, News & Blog Tagged With: friction weld, Inertia Friction Weld, near net size, Spinweld, Tube to Disc, welding joints

6 BASIC FRICTION WELDING JOINT TYPES – BAR TO PLATE

March 10, 2018 by Bob M

Friction Welding with Fast Turnaround

Spinweld’s Friction welding Bar to Plate is the second joint type we will discuss in our 6 part series of the different welding joints, bonds, or union types in 2018.  Bar to plate,  smaller round part to larger round part or not round part, are examples of the commonly used forging terminology a Near Net […]

Filed Under: Education, News & Blog Tagged With: bar to plate, carbon steel, forge, friction weld, near net size, Spinweld, welding joints

6 Basic Friction Welding Joint Types – Bar To Bar

January 16, 2018 by Bob M

Friction welding bar to bar is the first joint type we will discuss in our 6 part series of the different welding joints, bonds, or union types in 2018.  It is the most commonly used type and its application is endless with uses in construction machinery, hydraulic equipment, power generation, renewable energy, medical, recreation, electrical equipment, and more.  […]

Filed Under: Education, News & Blog Tagged With: cost savings, Frction weld, Friction Welding, material savings, near net size, Spinweld, welding joints

The 6 Basic Joint Types for Friction Welding

November 21, 2017 by Bob M

The origin of friction welding and 6 basic joint types dates back to the Soviet Union in 1956 when first experiments and patents on the process were issued.  In the early 1960’s American friction welding companies Caterpillar, Rockwell International, and American Manufacturing Foundry filed patents and developed proprietary machines for the friction welding process.  Rotational […]

Filed Under: Bi-Metal Friction Welds, Education, News & Blog Tagged With: bonds, Friction Welding, rotational friction welding, Spin Welding, Spinweld

Supporting Skilled Trades

July 14, 2014 by Bob M

Waukesha Area Technical College

In January 2014 I made it a personal mission to give back to the industry I serve by supporting my local educational community. Residing and working in Waukesha county led my decision to join Waukesha County Technical College’s(WCTC) Machine Tool Operation and Tool & Die(MTO & TD) advisory committee.  WCTC is one of many skilled […]

Filed Under: Education, News & Blog Tagged With: Machine Tool Operation, MTO-T&D, Tool & Die

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