Benefits
Why choose friction stir welding?
Friction stir welding is the smart choice for projects that demand:
- Superior mechanical performance
- Minimal thermal distortion
- Elimination of defects (porosity, hot cracking, shrinkage)
- Welding of difficult alloys
- Welding of dissimilar metals
- 100% leak-proof parts
- Precision assemblies
- Lightweight parts
- Highly durable parts
- High repeatability
- 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 without filler, shielding gas or fumes
- Precision tooling
- Rigid clamping
- Ready for automation in CNC and robotic production lines
- Weld strength matching the parent material
- Stirweld head cooling with air or water options
- Integrated control panel
- Integrated connector
- Integrated monitoring software
- Support for aluminium, 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 aluminium alloys
- Magnesium alloys
- Traditionally unweldable dissimilar metals













