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Friction Stir Welding webinars: empower your journey towards mastery.
With Stirweld, Friction Stir Welding Demystified
Dive into the world of Friction Stir Welding with our complimentary webinar series. At Stirweld, we’re committed to unlocking the full potential of FSW technology for everyone. Join us as we share invaluable insights and practical expertise, making this transformative welding process accessible to all. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, our mission is to equip you with the knowledge you need to excel. Start your journey to FSW mastery today – no cost, just knowledge.
Upcoming Webinars
FSW APPLICATION
Stiffened panels welded by FSW
14-15 January 2025
Explore the possibilities of Friction Stir Welding (FSW) for stiffened panel manufacturing in our expert-led webinar. Learn about its application with 6XXX, 2XXX, and 7XXX aluminum alloys, discover use cases in aerospace and automotive, and understand how FSW enhances strength, efficiency and cost savings.
Enjoy a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.
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Watch On Demand
If you missed our live Friction Stir Welding webinars, don’t worry—you can still access the wealth of expertise shared. Our on-demand library categorizes sessions into FSW Process and FSW Applications, offering concise insights in under 45 minutes. Simply select your category, register and stream immediately to catch up with the latest in Friction Stir Welding whenever it fits your schedule.
FSW Process
Explore the fundamentals of Friction Stir Welding through our detailed webinars. Learn about the science, mechanics and variables of FSW that make it a unique welding technology. Understand the process from equipment to execution, and gain insights into how FSW is revolutionizing modern manufacturing.
FSW design
8 rules for perfect compatibility with Friction Stir Welding
Watch the replay of our webinar on optimizing part design for Friction Stir Welding (FSW). Discover the 8 essential rules to ensure perfect compatibility, from material selection to joint configuration, tool path planning, and more. Enhance your FSW designs with expert insights!
*Carried out in November 2024
FSW defects
What are the most common defects in Friction Stir Welding?
This webinar covers common defects in Friction Stir Welding, including excessive flashing, wormholes, lack of penetration, and hooking. It offers in-depth insights into the root causes of these issues and advanced techniques for preventing and mitigating them in welding processes.
*Carried out in September 2024
FSW tools
How to choose your FSW tool for your application?
Gain expert insights in our webinar replay on selecting the right tool for your Friction Stir Welding application. Discover essential information about tool specifications, key welding parameters, clamping jig design and preventing common FSW defects.
*Carried out in June 2024
FSW cost
How much will it cost you to weld your part by FSW?
Discover how Friction Stir Welding can transform your manufacturing costs and quality. Our webinar dives into detailed cost comparisons with traditional welding methods and showcases a real-world application. Gain valuable insights that could revolutionize your processes.
*Carried out in April 2024
FSW unveiled
Mastering the art & science of modern joining techniques
In this session, you will discover in detail the operating mechanisms of Friction Stir Welding, its key advantages, possible limitations, as well as its most relevant fields of application. This webinar is ideal for innovators who want to perfect their technological processes.
*Carried out in January 2024
FSW defects
What are the most common defects in Friction Stir Welding?
Explore FSW challenges and solutions in our expert webinar. Tackle issues from excessive flashing to lack of penetration and hooking. Get the knowledge and tools to enhance your welding quality and strength, whether you’re experienced or new to FSW.
*Carried out in September 2023
FSW technology
All you need to know about Friction Stir Welding
Unlock the secrets of aluminum Friction Stir Welding in our comprehensive webinar. Understand its workings, applications, plus its advantages and limits versus other welding techniques, and discover how to fine-tune your technology for better results.
*Carried out in March 2023
FSW technology
Online event FSW process with guest speakers
Explore market-shifting FSW technology in our webinar, featuring expert insights on new developments, limitations, NDE with ultrasound and the latest product innovations. Delve into the future of material assembly with Friction Stir Welding.
*Carried out in July 2022
Friction Stir Welding
Sustainability and cost-efficiency in aluminum welding
Explore Friction Stir Welding foundational principles, cost-effective and sustainable machine solutions in our detailed webinar replay. Ideal for industries from rail to aerospace, gain insights into aluminum welding’s evolving trends and pressing challenges.
*Carried out in October 2021
FSW Applications
Dive into the diverse applications of Friction Stir Welding across industries in our specialized webinars. Discover case studies, industry-specific uses and how FSW can solve complex joining challenges in aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding and more.
Thermal management
Cold Plates welded by Friction Stir Welding
Revisit our webinar to see how Friction Stir Welding revolutionizes cold plate manufacturing with leak-proof reliability, improved thermal management and significant cost reductions. Dive into expert insights and innovative strategies to transform your manufacturing process.
*Carried out in November 2024
Aluminum tank
Revolutionizing aluminum tank manufacturing
Missed our live session? Watch the replay of our webinar on Friction Stir Welding for Aluminum Tanks. Discover how this innovative technology enhances tank strength, improves finishes and optimizes manufacturing efficiency for superior results.
*Carried out in June 2024
Die casting heat sinks
Die casting heat sinks for e-mobility
Explore the benefits of Friction Stir Welding for die-cast heat sinks in our webinar replay. Understand how FSW revolutionizes automotive manufacturing, delving into its technical merits and cost-efficiency. See why industry leaders are increasingly adopting this tech.
*Carried out in February 2024
Stiffened panels
Stiffened panels assembled by Friction Stir Welding
Replay our expert-led webinar on advanced FSW for stiffened panels. Discover the ins and outs of 6xxx alloys for extrusion and delve into the use of high-strength 2xxx and 7xxx aluminum, understanding their assembly advantages and overcoming challenges.
*Carried out in October 2023
FSW in aeronautics
FSW for the manufacture of aerospace cold plates
Explore the excellence of aluminum cold plates assembled via Friction Stir Welding for superior thermal management in aerospace and other mobility sectors. Our webinar replay delves into FSW’s advantages for creating cost-effective, watertight and long-lasting components.
*Carried out in April 2023
Major automotive trends
Advantages of FSW in aluminium welding
Uncover the benefits of FSW for e-mobility: cost-efficiency, enhanced mechanical properties, lightweight designs and guaranteed sealing. This webinar discusses market trends, cost analysis, design and quality procedures for FSW automotive heat sinks.
*Carried out in October 2022
Thermal management
Cold plates & FSW, with the intervention of Temisth
Explore thermal management in industries from rail to space with our replay on liquid cold plates. Gain insights on trends, design and costs with experts Laurent Dubourg and Jean-Michel Hugo. Dive into FSW solutions that are shaping the future of industry.
*Carried out in Juin 2021
FSW in aeronautics
FSW: a cost-killer in the aeronautics industry
Discover the revolutionary impact of Friction Stir Welding on tank production, hydrogen storage, and more in our webinar replay. From space launchers to busbar applications, learn how FSW is transforming industries and advancing technology.
*Carried out in December 2020
If our friction stir welding webinars have sparked a deeper interest or you find yourself needing more targeted and in-depth knowledge in friction stir welding, our FSW Training service is the perfect next step. We offer specialized training programs tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you and your team gain the expert level proficiency required for your unique projects.
Expert Friction Stir Welding Guidance
If you have questions after our friction stir welding webinars, or need help with your FSW project, we’re here to assist. Our experts are ready to guide you.
