Benefits
Why Choose Friction Stir Welding?
Friction Stir Welding is the smart choice for projects that demand:
- Superior mechanical performance
- Minimizes thermal distortion
- Eliminates defects (porosity, hot cracking, shrinkage)
- Welding of difficult alloys
- Welding of dissimilar metals
- 100% leakproof parts
- Precision assemblies
- Lightweight parts
- Highly durable parts
- Highly repeatable
- Environmentally friendly
- Cost savings
Key Features
A Look At Friction Stir Welding Key Features
Key features of our advanced friction stir welding technology include:
- Solid-state joining with no filler, shielding gas, or fumes
- Precision tooling
- Rigid clamping
- Automation-ready for CNC and robotic production lines
- Weld strength matches parent material
- Stirweld head cooling with air or water options
- Integrated control panel
- Integrated connector
- Integrated monitoring software
- Supports aluminum, copper, and Al/Cu hybrid welding
- Flexible welding times from 2 to 15 minutes depending on plate type
Compatible Materials
Choose Your Friction Stir Welding Materials
Friction stir welding enables reliable joining of challenging materials such as:
- High-silicon aluminum alloys
- Magnesium alloys
- Traditionally unweldable dissimilar metals













