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Innovating the Future of Welding

Welcome to the Bond Technologies Resource Center, your comprehensive hub for exploring the depths of Friction Welding and processing technology.

We have curated a collection of resources designed to inform, educate, and inspire. Our library is dedicated to providing valuable insights into our advanced welding solutions.

Whether you’re seeking to expand your knowledge, explore our product offerings, or enhance your operational skills, our resources are crafted to support your goals.

Learn more about our Friction Welding Machinery and Processing technology, and discover the tools and information you need to push the boundaries of what is possible in your industry, and with your products.

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Engineering Excellence in Advanced Machinery | Bond Technologies

PM2 Machine for High-Speed Friction Stir Welding Production | Bond Technologies

Friction Extrusion Technology and Sustainable Manufacturing | Bond Technologies

Advanced Temperature Control Systems in Friction Stir Welding (FSW) | Bond Technologies

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) and Revolutionizing Manufacturing | Bond Technologies

Electric Vehicle Battery Tray Manufacturing with Friction Stir Welding (FSW) | Bond Technologies

Meet Bond Technologies: Leaders in Friction Stir Welding & Manufacturing Innovation

LS7 Friction Stir Welding Machine

GL7 Friction Stir Welding Machine

Bond colloborator, PNNL, has gained attention for their Friction Extrusion technology. Bond built this next generation machine.

Bond Technologies is working with Finland's Posiva Oy to support the world's first final disposal facility for spent nuclear fuel.

FSW Pin Tool Close Up | A Quick Look at How it Works | Bond Technologies

Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW) | A Quick Look at How it Works

Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW) | Animation of how RFSSW Works

Friction Extrusion Technology | A Quick Look at How it Works

PNNL’s ShAPE™ Extrusion Process | Custom FE Machine by Bond Technologies

Custom Linear Seam Machine Adds Friction Stir Welding to Taber Extrusions

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Linear Seam (LS) Machines

Gimbled Gantry (GG) Series

Gantry Low-Angle (GL) Machines

Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW) Machines

High-Volume (PM) Machines

Research (RM) Machines

Friction Extrusion (FE) Machines

BondStir T128: Temperature Data Collection for Friction Stir Welding

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Research & Publications

Published research referencing Bond Technologies machines, organized by the equipment used. More publications will be added as this collection grows.

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GL7

Elucidating the influence of high deposition rate via layer height on process structure property relationships of lubricant free twin-rod additive friction stir deposition of 6061 aluminum alloy

Influence of aging time to achieve tensile build direction heat treated T74 forging properties in lubricant free AFSD AA7050

Influence of heat input on bonding strength in lubricant free twin rod additive friction stir deposition repair of aluminum alloy 7050

Influence of process parameters and post-deposition heat treatment on build direction mechanical properties of AA7020 processed via twin-rod additive friction stir deposition

Investigation of a Hybrid Frictional Diffusional Bonding Approach to Increase Bond Strength in Solid-State Additive Manufacturing Repair of High-Strength Aluminum Alloys

Microstructure Characteristics and In-Situ Crack Nucleation in Additive Friction Stir Deposited Al–Mg–Si Alloy

Neutron diffraction analysis of residual stress distribution in the lubricant-free TR-AFSD AA7075 repair coupled with SPH simulations

Thermo-Mechanical Modeling and Optimization of Feedstock Rod Geometry in Additive Friction Stir Deposition of AA7050 Alloy

LS7

Additive Friction Stir Deposition of a Tantalum–Tungsten Refractory Alloy

RM2

Designing Tools for Graphite-Free Additive Friction Stir Deposition of 7xxx Aluminum

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Innovating the Future of Welding

Whether you’re seeking to expand your knowledge, explore our product offerings, or enhance your operational skills, our resources are crafted to support your goals.

Blog Posts

How Friction Extrusion Could Support the Future of Additive Friction Stir Deposition

Why High-Volume Manufacturers Are Turning to Friction Stir Welding Production Systems

The Future of Spot Joining? Engineers Are Re-Evaluating Traditional Methods

Bond Technologies to Deliver Friction Stir Welding System for NASA’s Next Generation Launch Vehicles

Can Solid-State Joining Processes Operate Beyond Earth? RFSSW Research at IFWC 2026

Bond Technologies Joins IFWC 2026 as Sponsor

The EV Industry & Bond Technologies

Bond Technologies CEO Tim Haynie Inducted into the Business Legacy Hall of Fame in Elkhart County, Indiana

If Your Company isn’t Thinking about AI in Manufacturing, it Might Be Time to Start

Factory Information Systems: Bond FSW Machines integrate with FIS for Effective Operations Management

Bond Technologies’ CW-15 Canister Welder Competes in “Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana” Contest – Vote to Support Innovation in Nuclear Waste Disposal

Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding Enables Lunar Tower Construction

Celebrating a Decade of Innovation: Bond Technologies’ 10-Year Anniversary

Friction Extrusion: A Revolutionary Approach to Material Recycling for Sustainable Manufacturing

High-volume production FSW Machine’s many benefits to Manufacturers

A New Year Message from Bond Technologies

Can FSW be Used in My Industry? Questions to Consider for Your Industry or Business

Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding Moves the Aerospace Industry Forward

Thankful for Culture, Success, and Team – every day at Bond Technologies

Rail Car Manufacturing: high-speed rail Systems Get a Boost with Bond’s Gantry Machines

Suitable Welding Tools for Friction Stir Welding of Copper, Stainless Steel, and Titanium Alloys

Factory Information Systems: Bond’s FSW Machines integrate with FIS for Effective Operations Management

Bond Technologies, Inc. launches high-volume production FSW Machine

Friction Stir Welding on a Vehicle

A Closer Look at Friction Stir Welding Advantages and Disadvantages

Friction Extrusion – An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Friction Stir Welding Research Revolutionizes Manufacturing

Improvements to FSW Tools Advance Weld Quality

FSW Pin Tools – The Right Tools for Different Joints

RM Series – Friction Stir Welding Machines for Universities and Research Institutions

Bond’s Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW) Machine for Aluminum Alloys and the Automotive Industry

Bond Technologies Awarded Contract to Build Permanent Storage System for Spent Nuclear Fuel

Design Guidelines Download

Bond Technologies & The Ohio State University Collaborate on FSW Research

Why Pin Tool Design is Critical in Friction Stir Welding

Back to the Basics with Friction Stir Welding

Friction Stir Welding Research

Bond Technologies: Who We Are

Friction Stir Welding – Quicker Faster Stronger