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Sept. 8–11 | Booth #B17039 with
KUKA RFSSW on a KUKA Robot!
Aerospace application of FSW started with the production of cryogenic fuel tanks and launch vehicles. These tanks require very long welds with perfect quality, sometimes in exotic aluminum alloys, making the application perfect for FSW.
In addition, FSW has been developed for use in aircraft for applications such as making integrally stiffened skins and stiffened panels for subsequent high-speed machining.
Considerable research has been conducted for these structures which require long service life with high corrosion resistance, high fatigue strength, and resistance to stress corrosion cracking.
Bond’s Custom & Special Purpose Machines and our Linear Seam (LS) Series continue to help move the aerospace industry forward.
In the automotive industry, Bond’s FSW Machines help revolutionize manufacturing processes, enabling:
FSW finds applications in the electronics industry for producing heat exchangers and manufacturing equipment for electronic components. Its ability to weld thick aluminum in a single pass with excellent surface characteristics makes it ideal for specialized applications. Bond’s Custom & Special Purpose Machines are custom-engineered for these niche applications. The PM Series meets the needs of demanding production environments, including the manufacturing electronic enclosures and small parts that are manufactured in high volumes. Bond’s LS Series is an ideal FSW solution for welding panels used in heat exchangers and various other applications.
Friction Stir Welding is helping manufacturers revolutionize high volume production across a range of industries. From automotive and aerospace components, to electronics and consumer goods – Bond’s High-Volume Production (PM) FSW machines are enabling manufacturers to achieve new levels of efficiency and quality at scale. Developed with cutting-edge engineering and precision manufacturing processes, Bond’s PM machines are equipped to handle a vast range of materials and production requirements, ensuring optimal performance and output.
Friction Stir Welding (FSW) offers a groundbreaking solution for sealing nuclear waste containers, providing a safe and durable method that ensures the long-term integrity of storage units. The process produces high-quality, defect-free welds that significantly enhance containment safety and longevity. FSW plays a critical role in advancing sustainable nuclear waste management, addressing immediate storage needs while supporting long-term solutions for secure nuclear fuel management. At Bond, commitment to innovation extends to reducing environmental impact and ensuring the safe, reliable storage of nuclear materials. Bond’s Custom Special Purpose Machines are tailored to meet the unique requirements of nuclear applications, offering cutting-edge solutions for the industry’s most challenging demands.
Production of high-speed railcars requires dimensional accuracy and high-quality welds in aluminum alloys, often from complex extruded products.
Our Gimbled Gantry (GG) Series and Gantry Low-Angle (GL) Series machines are perfectly suited for this application, offering the large work envelope and multi-axis welding head positioning needed.
When Friction Stir Welding (FSW) was first invented in 1991 – just over 30 years ago – there were a handful of industries that adopted the new technology and turned it into a valuable, profitable tool. An enormous amount of research continues to be done in the world of FSW – and Bond Technologies helps move that technology ahead each day, providing industry-leading solutions to our customers. From the work done by our amazing team of engineers to our collaboration with universities and research partnerships, Bond remains committed to pushing the envelope and advancing FSW in your industry.
Bond produces the Research (RM) Series of machines specifically to facilitate cutting-edge research. The RM7 and RM15 systems are our highest-capability machines which push the envelope of what is possible – just what research institutions need.
Shipbuilding has long benefitted from FSW for the production of integrally stiffened panels of all sizes. Low distortion joints make possible edge welding of extruded aluminum shapes to produce wide panels that can subsequently be cut to size and arc welded to support structures.
This approach also makes it possible to produce wide plates from narrower extrusions, making the sourcing of the extrusions much more competitive.
Our Linear Seam (LS) Series was specifically developed for this application.
The process mechanically disrupts oxide-covered surfaces, resulting in smooth and aesthetically pleasing welds.
Solid phase joint, no shielding gas for aluminum alloys. Autogenous process – no filler metal.
Solid-phase welding greatly reduces residual stress and results in lower costs during post-weld processing
Easily controlled and eco-friendly process: Fully mechanized with minimal skill requirements, low energy costs, no fumes or sparks, and easily monitored parameters to reduce errors.
Note: Each FSW application is justified by one or more of these attributes.
If you’re unsure whether FSW is suitable for your application, our team is here to help. We specialize in identifying new applications and solutions for our customers, ensuring you get the best results from FSW technology.
For customer service questions, call us directly at +1 (574) 327-6730.