Reduced machining costs for the aerospace industry.

Linear Friction Welding is a solid state welding at forging temperature where the heat is generated by the friction.

BENEFITS OF LINEAR FRICTION WELDING:

• Solid state welding at forging temperature
• The heat is generated by the linear friction
• Near net shape manufacturing improves buy-to-fly ratio
• Reduces machining costs.

LINEAR FRICTION WELDING PROCESS:

Linear Friction Welding is a solid state welding at forging temperature.

The heat is generated by the friction and the process is generally divided into 4 phases:

• Contact: the 2 parts are put in contact
• Conditioning: pressure is applied and oscillation motion starts
• Burn-off: pressure and motion are still applied and the material is expelled
• Forge: oscillations are stopped and pressure is held during cool down

 

For Linear Friction Welding enquires in UK or EIRE relating to ACB Aries Alliance presses please contact MikeB@M-TechUK.com