Comparison between friction welding and conventional technology
Here we introduce cost savings realized by friction welding, as well as the merits of adopting friction welding over conventional technology.
Outstanding Cost Savings
Friction welding of same material with different diameters
Material costs and machining costs are reduced compared with cutting.
Friction welding of dissimilar metals
Cost savings are realized by using expensive material only for necessary parts, and inexpensive material for other parts.
Workpieces for which integrated machining is difficult
Machining workpieces separately and integrating them with friction welding makes the process easier.
Minimal loss
Stable, high-quality production is possible, achieving a high yield ratio even for expensive material.
Streamlining of previous and next processes
There is no need for previous processes such as groove or spigot, allowing processes to be significantly streamlined.
Comparison between friction welding and other welding methods
Here we introduce issues to be resolved with conventional technology, and the merits of adopting friction welding.
Arc welding
Issues to be resolved
Insufficient accuracy due to thermal deformation
Pin holes
Spatter, fume generation
High CO2 emissions
Adoption merits
Reduced thermal effect
Improved work environment
Reduced spatter removal processes
Reduced CO2 emissions
Flash butt welding
Issues to be resolved
Insufficient bonding strength
Thermal buckling
Variations in bonding quality
Adoption merits
High bonding strength
Minimal thermal distortion, high accuracy
Bonding quality stabilization
Integrated forging
Issues to be resolved
High die cost
Adoption merits
Reduced die cost through partial forging
Cutting from monoblock object
Issues to be resolved
Material cost
Machine machining costs (heavy-duty cutting)
Product weight
Chip disposal
Adoption merits
Reduced material costs
Reduced machine machining costs
Weight reduction by using hollow parts
Chip disposal unnecessary
