COME TALK WITH THE WORLD EXPERTS IN SOLID STATE PROCESSING
Bond at FABTECH Chicago | Sept. 8–11 | Booth #B17039 with KUKA | RFSSW on a KUKA Robot!
Bond at FABTECH Chicago
Sept. 8–11 | Booth #B17039 with
KUKA RFSSW on a KUKA Robot!
Solid-state processing is changing how the aerospace, defense, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors approach high-performance metal parts and materials. Two technologies attracting growing attention are friction extrusion (FE) and additive friction stir deposition (AFSD). Although FE and AFSD are distinct processes, FE could support the continued development of AFSD in...
Manufacturing environments are under increasing pressure to produce more parts, maintain tighter quality standards, reduce operational downtime, and improve overall efficiency. Across industries like automotive, aerospace, electronics, and advanced manufacturing, production teams are challenged to increase throughput without sacrificing consistency or reliability. At the same time, lightweight materials such as...
Manufacturing does not change quickly. Most joining processes stay in place for years, especially in production environments built around consistency, repeatability, and proven results. Once a process is established, there has to be a good reason to replace it. That is starting to happen. Across automotive, aerospace, and other advanced...
Bond Technologies is featured in Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International, where we discuss the future of electric vehicle manufacturing and the expanding role of Friction Stir Welding in next-generation platforms. In this Q&A, Bond President John Bosker explains how solid-state joining helps automotive manufacturers, including the EV Industry, meet...
Q&A with Bond Technologies on How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Advanced Manufacturing — And How Bond is Ready to Support the Shift. Q: Is AI Just Hype, or is it Really Transforming Manufacturing? A: It’s very real, and its impacting manufacturing faster than most people expected. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is...
FIS stands for Factory Information System. The need to have real-time information about manufacturing operations on the factory floor makes FIS integration with factory equipment a necessity for modern manufacturing. “Correct information obtained at the right time is priceless when every movement on the production floor matters,” said Dave Hofferbert,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bond Technologies’ CW-15 Canister Welder Competes in “Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana” Contest –Vote to Support Innovation in Nuclear Waste Disposal [Elkhart, IN –Nov. 4, 2024] – Bond Technologies, a leader in pioneering solid-state welding technology, isthrilled to announce that our CW-15 Canister Welder has been selected...
How can you build large, durable structures in deep space in a way that minimizes parts handling, simplifies construction steps, and can be automated or controlled remotely? In a project funded by NASA, EWI and BOND Technologies have developed and validated a process based on Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding...
Recycling has become essential today as we realize the environmental impact of disposing of waste materials. In the industrial world specifically, larger manufacturing operations can generate millions of pounds of waste each month – including metal and other materials. There are thousands of different alloys used, resulting in scrap metal...
Thoughtful design, the result of Bond’s machine expertise and the team’s seeking to truly understand production needs, led to the launching of the innovative PM2 Friction Stir Welding (FSW) machine in 2023. The first of its kind, this high-volume FSW machine brings many benefits to manufacturers wanting to reduce their...
It is with sincere gratitude that we reflect on this past year. 2023 has been one of growth and notable accomplishments for Bond. We have helped reduce greenhouse gas by supporting the electrification of vehicles, contributed to long-term storage of nuclear waste, and moved a step closer to colonization of...
Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a modern welding process that offers numerous advantages over conventional welding methods. It has gained wide acceptance in industries ranging from aerospace and shipbuilding to automotive, railcars, and research and development. The unique characteristics of friction stir welding technology make possible completely new products and...
The aerospace industry is renowned for its relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. From designing intricate aircraft systems to manufacturing robust spacecraft components, the sector is always on the lookout for new techniques and technologies that can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. Joining aluminum sheets to create...
Here in the United States, Thanksgiving is just a few days away — and it is always a season to reflect and spend time acknowledging the many things to be grateful for. A successful 2023 so far! At Bond Technologies, 2023 has been a successful year. With our machines, Bond...
The transportation industry has revolutionized itself with the advent of high-speed rail systems. With demand for high-speed rail travel, engineers and manufacturers are continually pushing the envelope to develop safer and more energy-efficient designs. The manufacturing of rail cars is a complex process that requires precision, durability, and efficiency. One...
Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a widely used solid-state joining process, initially adopted to weld aluminum alloys and now successfully applied to other materials, including copper and titanium. The choice of FSW tool material, and tool geometry, significantly impacts both the quality of the weld and the cost per weld...
The need to have real-time information about manufacturing operations on the factory floor makes Factory Information Systems (FIS) an integral part of today’s advanced manufacturing. Having factory equipment that easily integrates with FIS is now a necessity for modern manufacturing. “Correct information obtained at the right time is priceless when...
Bond Technologies, Inc. launches high-volume production FSW Machine For immediate release: Aug. 10, 2023 Elkhart, Ind. — Bond Technologies, Inc. announced the launch of their innovative PM2 Friction Stir Welding machine. “We have not seen another machine like the PM2 on the market,” said Tim Haynie, CEO of Bond Technologies....
As the market for Electric Vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, new vehicle designs are driving demand for lighter and more robust parts and systems that can be economically produced at scale. Increased aluminum content in vehicles, as well as the need for maintenance-free and reliable liquid cooling of batteries and...
When comparing friction stir welding advantages and disadvantages with traditional welding, it’s easy to understand why the former is the better choice for challenging manufacturing problems. Welding is a staple necessity in any major manufacturing environment, and a stir friction welding tool offers many benefits, including cost-effective metal joining and...
Friction extrusion (FE) was invented by researchers at The Welding Institute in 1991. Since then, it has largely been of interest for materials research since there has been no adequate equipment to explore its commercial uses. Those days are over now. Bond Technologies has developed the world’s first, purpose-built friction...
https://youtu.be/epnNb_BYcoE “Manufacturing is no longer dirt under your fingernails and smoke-filled rooms,” said Nate Ames, Executive Director, Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence at The Ohio State University. This statement in a recent commercial from The Ohio State University focuses on how OSU is revolutionizing manufacturing – and Bond Technologies...
Today’s conventional friction stir welding tools offer a range of design features that improve welded joints. The original welding tool developed by The Welding Institute (TWI, Cambridge, UK) in 1992 made sound welds in aluminum alloys. Many improvements have been developed since then, leading to improved joint quality and weldability,...
Very- to ultra-fine grain size Low matrix dislocation density – high ductility Consolidation of materials with high porosity, such as machining swarf Larger sizes than other severe plastic deformation processes Can produce solid rods or tubular products Ability to disperse hard particles in a matrix without segregation Tool choice is...
RM Series – Friction Stir Welding Machines for Universities and Research Institutions Bond Technologies, as a leading manufacturer of friction stir welding (FSW), refill friction stir spot welding (RFSSW), and friction stir extrusion (FSE) equipment, is uniquely positioned to see how these technologies are moving into the realm of commercial...
Higher performance, lower costs with Bond’s Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding Machine Bond Technologies has taken on the task of producing a robust, repeatable Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW) system, which brings higher performance and lower costs to the automotive industry and other industries working with aluminum alloys. This...
For Release: Oct. 30, 2019 Elkhart, Ind. — Bond Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to build and install equipment to support the world’s first final disposal facility for spent nuclear fuel. Finland-based Posiva Oy, a nuclear waste-management company, has retained Bond to provide...
Bond Technologies has taken on the task of producing a robust, repeatable Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW) system, which brings higher performance and lower costs to the automotive industry and other industries working with aluminum alloys. This new tool compares favorably with riveting and resistance spot welding as the...
ELKHART, Ind. – Bond Technologies is once again helping push Friction Stir Welding technology forward. The Ohio State University recently incorporated one of Bond’s FSW research machines into The College of Engineering’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence. OSU expanded its collection of advanced manufacturing equipment with the addition of...
Because it avoids many of the common problems of standard fusion welding, Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a widely used solid state joining process in a growing number of industries. Although the outcome of FSW is similar to fusion welding, the strength and precision of the weld, the process and...
At Bond Technologies, we talk a lot about the incredible benefits of friction stir welding, and always work to advance Friction Stir Weld (FSW) technology. But we also make it a point to pause every so often and return to the basics. This is for our clients, new and old....
Bond Technologies continues to push FSW technology forward Pushing the envelope of what Friction Stir Welding can do – how it can be applied, and what new materials can be forged – is a passion of the Bond Technologies team. With the technology being invented in 1991, just over 20...
What makes Bond so strong in the Friction Stir Welding (FSW) industry? It is remarkable to look back and realize that the team at Bond Technologies has been working together for almost as long as the technology of Friction Stir Welding has existed. In fact, the shared history among the...
Friction Stir Welding offers benefits for almost every industry Sometimes described as more of a forging process than actual welding – Friction Stir Welding is a solid state joining technique used to join metals that can’t be easily fused with traditional welding. The result? A stronger, tougher bond that can...
Bond Technologies offers a full line of friction stir welding (FSW) machines, custom engineering solutions, and a host of other services to help you integrate FSW technology into production.
