You’d think writing for Hackaday means we probably don’t get surprised very often by projects… but then we see something we never thought was possible — in this case, the linear friction welding of ...

Whether you are a qualified engineer or a manufacturer, you most likely use welding on a regular basis when carrying out metalwork. Just to clarify, welding is a heating process that uses an electric ...

Innovations in Friction Welding benefit a host of industries. Seeking new ways of improving production, focusing on driving quality for cost effective solutions; David Hoel from American Friction ...

Mobility and infrastructure are changing, and with them designs and materials. To meet the challenges of sustainability and efficiency, manufacturers seek to use optimized material combinations. Metal ...

Friction welding as a way to reduce costs is a viable option for design engineering and new product development. Cost versus performance criteria—abrasion or corrosion resistance, mechanical strength ...

Even though 3D printers can fabricate complex shapes that would be nearly impossible to mill, they are not well suited to designs requiring bridging or with large empty spaces. To overcome this, ...