Design and properties of FSW tools: a literature review
Discover FSW tools parameters, shoulder and pin design, plus real case studies on butt and lap joints. Download the full scientific paper for free.
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Prototyping: an essential step in the choice of welding process
Discover the unique features of a design and prototyping office specializing in metal welding, such as friction stir welding, and how it plays a key role in an industrial project.
Revolutionizing FSW Welding: FSW Automation Strategy
Explore the impact of FSW automation: greater precision, reduced costs, and increased productivity.
TWI and Stirweld Showcase Friction Stir Welding Technology
TWI and Stirweld are hosting a day focused on tank welding, featuring conferences and demonstrations, in Cambridge, UK.
How to define my Friction Stir Welding (FSW) parameters?
Friction Stir Welding parameters are essentiel to assure the quality of the weld. This is essential for flawless welding.
Quality Control of Friction Stir Welding
Quality control in FSW ensures reliable welds. This article reviews key destructive and non-destructive assessment techniques.
Which materials are weldable by Friction Stir Welding?
Discover which materials are weldable by Friction Stir Welding (FSW), such as aluminum, copper, magnesium, and more.
ISO 25239: The essential standard for Friction Stir Welding of aluminium
Discover the ISO 25239 Standard for welding aluminum using FSW. Learn the essentials and why it should be applied in your aluminum FSW welding operations.
Why Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum is the Future of Industrial Manufacturing?
Learn the basics of the welding of aluminum with Friction Stir Welding. Discover why it's ideal and how it compares to traditional methods.
Revolutionizing aluminium tank manufacturing
Revolutionize aluminium tank manufacturing with Friction Stir Welding. Learn about FSW benefits, efficiency and quality control.
How much will it cost you to weld your part by FSW?
Explore welding cost comparisons between friction stir welding and traditional methods and learn about the economic and operational advantages.
Friction Stir Welding: a key technology for the future of e-mobility
Explore how Friction Stir Welding is revolutionizing e-mobility with enhanced efficiency and safety. Discover the future of mobility technology.
Friction Stir Welding: Why a headless CNC approach doesn’t work?
Unveiling the complexities and drawbacks of attempting friction stir welding without a dedicated head: a deep dive into the technical challenges and operational inefficiencies that compromise quality and performance.
Overcoming cold plate manufacturing challenges
Are you tired of dealing with the challenges in cold plate manufacturing? Are leaks, plate strength, thermal management and production costs causing headaches for your business? Find out the solutions!
Mounting Bracket and FSW: Friction Stir Welding performance in response to the welder shortage
Discover our friction stir welding mounting brackets applications developed by Stirweld for more performance and to counteract the shortage of welders.
Stiffened panels welded by FSW
Welding stiffened panels by FSW has many advantages and is being developed in several industrial sectors.
Friction stir welding head with retractable pin: your new FSW equipment for welds without exit hole
FSW technology without exit hole: with the friction stir welding head with retractable pin, get access to this technology at a low cost.
Temperature measurement: an essential element for a quality friction stir welding (FSW) operation
FSW temperature measurement: discover the new smart temperature measurement tool for friction stir welding, developed by Stirweld.
Liquid cold plate: FSW assembly for more performance and cost savings
Liquid cold plates: Reliability of conductivity, flexibility, low costs … discover the comparisons and advantages of using different liquid cold plates.
Resurgam Project: the major challenges for shipyards in Friction Stir Welding on steel
Friction stir welding on steel: the challenges of the Resurgam project for shipyards and shipbuilders.
Common defects in Friction Stir Welding
Friction stir welding defects: Discover the common defects in FSW butt and lap welding : lack of penetration, flash, hooking…
FSW, a green welding technology
Today, the environmental issue is fully linked to industry. Find out why friction stir welding is considered a green technology.
Robotic Friction Stir Welding: the new hybrid FSW industrial tool for robots, the most efficient on the market
Stirweld’s hybrid industrial tool for welding and machining for your Industry 4.0. Our robot spindle is the most efficient robotic FSW tool.
Friction Stir Welding: a cost-killer in the aeronautics industry
The use of FSW technology in the aeronautics industry has a lot of advantages in real applications. Find out what they are!
How to choose FSW tool for my application
How to choose the right FSW tool for your application? We'll guide you according to the distance, depth of weld, tool geometry & welded materials.
Cold plate & FSW: the answer to the challenges of thermal management
Find out how to integrate machined cold plates into your devices while reducing the overall weight: machined aluminium cold plates welded by FSW.
4 essential elements for high quality FSW welding
High quality FSW welding - The clamping tool, the geometry of the tool, the force control and welding parameters: 4 essential elements.
A FSW head on my CNC?
FSW head on your CNC machine with 100% protection: there is nothing to be afraid of! Find out how the protection of your CNC is carried out.
The importance of clamping jig
Clamping jig is specially designed to hold the parts during the FSW welding operation. Read the article to find out why it is so important!
Hydrogen cryogenic tank: a forward-looking concept for aeronautics
Friction stir welding of aluminium hydrogen tank is the solution for a greener aircraft: high weld resistance, lighter tank and a lower price.
Friction Stir Welding: a revolution in aluminium welding
FSW technology: Using FSW for welding aluminium parts has many technological, environmental and economic advantages. Find out what they are!
Friction Stir Welding x Rheocasting
Friction Stir Welding and Rheocasting: combining these two technologies means producing very high-performance parts. Find out why!
Friction Stir Welding: butt and lap comparison
FSW design office: butt and lap welds. Differences between the two types of FSW joints. Which one suits your FSW application best?
FSW machine: choose the best option
Are you interested in friction stir welding technology but are not sure how best to invest in it? You are at the right place!
Die casting FSW heat sinks for e-mobility
Friction Stir Welding of die-casting heat sink offers a great advantage to the automotive industry, specifically for e-mobility. Let’s see why!
Upgrade your CNC machine to a FSW machine
By adding 4 functions to your CNC machine through the Stirweld FSW head, you will be able to assemble aluminium parts by friction stir welding.
