Friction stir welding is a solid-state joining process that uses a non-consumable tool to join two facing workpieces without melting the material. Heat is generated by friction between the rotating tool and the workpiece material which leads to a softened region near the FSW tool Friction Stir Welding (FSW), invented by Wayne Thomas at TWI Ltd in 1991, overcomes many of the problems associated with traditional joining techniques. Friction welding is also used with thermoplastics, which act in a

How much do you know about friction stir welding? 👩‍🏭👩‍🏭 The friction stir welding process uses frictional heat combined with precisely controlled forging pressure to produce extremely high-strength joints that are virtually defect free, with minimal Heat Affected Zone (HAZ), very low mechanical distortion and excellent surface finish. Be part of the spotlight on SwarfandChips! Share your incredible machining footage with our vibrant community, which boasts over 168,000 followers across our