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Bond at FABTECH Chicago
Sept. 8–11 | Booth #B17039 with
KUKA RFSSW on a KUKA Robot!
Friction extrusion (FE) technology, invented in 1991 by researchers at The Welding Institute, has long been a subject of interest in materials research. However, its commercial applications were limited due to the lack of suitable equipment—until now.
Bond Technologies has the only purpose-built FE machine on the market – opening the doors to research and development, and numerous commercial applications of FE. Let us help you discover if Friction Extrusion is the solution for your application.
Friction Extrusion (FE) offers significant advancements over conventional extrusion methods by introducing severe plastic deformation during the extrusion process. Unlike traditional extrusion, which involves heating a metal billet and pressing it through a die, FE uses friction and deformation to generate heat, refine microstructure, and consolidate materials. This innovative approach results in enhanced material properties and expanded application possibilities.
Key advantages of Friction Extrusion include:
These unique characteristics make FE an efficient and environmentally friendly solution, ideal for applications requiring advanced material performance.
There are several commercial applications for FE, and more are being developed.
PNNL’s ShAPE 2 allows for larger, more complex aluminum extrusions from postconsumer aluminum. Bond Technologies built this next generation machine to their specifications.
ShAPE 2 helps produce high-quality aluminum products while saving energy and reducing carbon emissions. The advanced machine even enables the creation of extrusions with varied mechanical properties within a single structure—a game-changer for the industry.
Offering the only FE products on the market, Bond’s FE machines create numerous research and development opportunities. With research and development in this field, applications of Friction Extrusion will grow, leading to further advancements in manufacturing and materials science.
One of the most promising applications for FE lies in its ability to rapidly consolidate engineered powders into large-scale composite materials suitable for real-world applications. Additionally, FE can enhance the properties of solid billet through grain refinement.
