Linear Friction Welders
Linear Friction Welding has been proven to produce the best solid state bond between parts of the same or different material, various geometries and is applicable for nearly any metal welding application.
Taylor-Winfield Technologies’ linear friction welders are designed utilizing the most significant patented breakthrough in linear friction welding.
TWT’s breakthrough technology is superior to traditional linear friction welding for a variety of reasons:
• Smaller Machine Footprint
• Cost Effective
• Higher Production Rates
• Repeatable Weld Results
• Positional Accuracy
• Lower Power Consumption
• Ease of use and Maintenance
• Ability to Adjust Frequency & Amplitude during the process
• Stopping Time Less than 0.1 second
• Minimal Material Loss
• Full Interface Weld
ADVANTAGES OF LINEAR FRICTION WELDING
Linear Friction Welding provides increased performance and accuracy over traditional manufacturing processes.
Here’s why:
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- LFW is the most robust solid state bonding process
- LFW can produce welds faster than other welding processes
- LFW is flexible enough to join different shapes, sizes, and dissimilar materials
- LFW can join long parts together
- LFW can make multiple welds simultaneously
- LFW can pre-heat metals during the process
- LFW can weld powdered metal, castings, forgings, and wrought materials
Other Advantages of Our Technology Include:
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- Limited joint preparation required
- No solidification flaws, gas porosity, separation or slag inclusion
- Eliminates human error- the process is completely machine controlled and monitored
- Materials and Geometry are pre-calculated parameters
- Easily monitor process parameters and weld history
- No special foundations or power supplies are required
- The process can be mathematically scaled
- “Smart machine” capabilities
Let us verify your parts production process by starting in our R&D laboratory
to verify weldability, run parts and size your machine custom to your needs.
Research & Development
Small Batch Parts Production
New Machines
Linear Friction Welding has been predominately used in the aerospace industry, but because of the size of the machines, their price tag and many other reasons- LWF hasn’t reached mainstream manufacturing.
UNTIL NOW… Taylor-Winfield Technologies has developed a line of LFW machines that are breaking the barriers into mainstream manufacturing. Check out this video on how we did it!
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Ep: 7 Linear Friction Welding of Copper to Brass using our 30ton LFW machine
Copper to Brass draft
Ep: 6 Not Every Weld Can Be Perfect At First...
Ep: 5 Material Stickout During the Linear Friction Welding Process
Ep: 4 Challenge Accepted
Ep: 3 Traditional Linear Friction Welding Machines vs. Taylor-Winfield's Linear Friction Welders
Ep: 2 Linear Friction Welding for Structural Materials
Ep:1 Linear Friction Welding Near Net Shape Parts
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WHAT MATERIALS CAN BE WELDED WITH LINEAR FRICTION WELDING?
(click one of the tabs below to view the welding pairs)
ALUMINUM WELDS TO:
| WELDS TO: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Alloys | Magnesium | Free Cutting Steel |
| Aluminum PM | Magnesium Alloys | Steel-Alloys |
| Brass | Monel | Steel-Carbon |
| Bronze | Nickel | Steel-Stainless |
| Cast Iron | Nickel Alloys | Titanium |
| Ceramic | Steel, Unalloyed | Titanium Alloys |
| Cobalt Alloys | Steel, Low-Alloyed | Tungsten |
| Columbium | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) | Tungsten PM |
| Copper | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) | Tungsten Carbide Cemented |
| Copper Alloys | Steel Casting | Tungsten Copper PM |
| Copper Nickel | Steel PM | Zirconium Alloys |
| Hard Metal, Tool Steel |
ALUMINUM ALLOY WELDS TO:
| WELDS TO: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Nickel | Steel-Alloys |
| Aluminum Alloys | Nickel Alloys | Steel-Carbon |
| Aluminum PM | Steel, Unalloyed | Steel-Stainless |
| Cast Iron | Steel, Low-Alloyed | Titanium |
| Ceramic | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) | Titanium Alloys |
| Copper | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) | Tungsten |
| Metal, Tool Steel | Steel Casting | Tungsten PM |
| Magnesium | Steel PM | Tungsten Copper PM |
| Magnesium Alloys | Free Cutting Steel |
ALUMINUM PM WELDS TO:
| WELDS TO: | |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | Steel, Unalloyed |
| Aluminum Alloys | Steel, Low-Alloyed |
| Aluminum PM | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) |
| Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) |
COPPER TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Steel, Low-Alloyed | Free Cutting Steel |
| Aluminum Alloys | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) | Steel-Stainless |
| Cadmium Oxide | Copper to Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) | Titanium |
| Copper | Steel-Carbon | Titanium Alloys |
| Copper Alloys | Steel Casting | Tungsten PM |
| Silver | Steel PM | Tungsten Copper PM |
| Steel, Unalloyed |
COPPER TO ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS:
| WELDS TO: |
|---|
| COPPER TO ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS |
COPPER ALLOYS TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Steel, Low-Alloyed | Free Cutting Steel |
| Aluminum Alloys | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) | Titanium |
| Copper | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) | Titanium Alloys |
| Copper Alloys | Steel Casting | Tungsten PM |
| Steel, Unalloyed | Steel PM | Tungsten Copper PM |
COPPER NICKEL TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | Steel-Carbon |
| Copper Nickel | Steel-Stainless |
NICKEL TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Steel-Carbon | Steel, Low-Alloyed |
| Aluminum Alloys | Steel-Free Machining | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) |
| Nickel | Steel-Maraging | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) |
| Nickel Alloys | Steel-Stainless | Titanium |
| Nickel Alloys PM | Steel-Tool | Titanium Alloys |
| Steel-Alloys | Steel, Unalloyed |
NICKEL ALLOYS TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Steel-Carbon | Steel, Low-Alloyed |
| Aluminum Alloys | Steel-Free Machining | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) |
| Nickel | Steel-Maraging | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) |
| Nickel Alloys | Steel-Stainless | Titanium |
| Nickel Alloys PM | Steel-Tool | Titanium Alloys |
| Steel-Alloys | Steel, Unalloyed | Valve Materials (Automotive) |
NICKEL ALLOYS PM TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel | Steel, Unalloyed | Titanium |
| Nickel Alloys | Steel, Low-Alloyed | Titanium Alloys |
| Nickel Alloys PM |
MAGNESIUM TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | Magnesium Alloys |
| Aluminum Alloys | Steel, Unalloyed |
| Magnesium |
MAGNESIUM ALLOYS TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | Magnesium Alloys |
| Aluminum Alloys | Steel, Unalloyed |
| Magnesium |
- STEEL ALLOYS TO:
- STEEL CARBON TO:
- STEEL-FREE MACHINING TO:
- STEEL-MARAGING TO:
- STEEL-SINTERED TO:
- STEEL-STAINLESS TO:
- STEEL-TOOL TO:
- STEEL, UNALLOYED TO:
- STEEL, LOW-ALLOYED TO:
- STEEL, HIGH-ALLOYED (FERRITIC) TO:
- STEEL CASTING TO:
- STEEL PM TO:
- STEEL (FREE CUTTING) TO:
STEEL ALLOYS TO:
| WELDS TO: |
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| Steel-Alloys |
STEEL CARBON TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Iron Sintered | Steel-Free Machining |
| Aluminum Alloys | Monel | Steel-Maraging |
| Bronze | Nickel | Steel-Sintered |
| Carbides Cemented | Nickel Alloys | Steel-Stainless |
| Cobalt | Nimonic | Steel-Tool |
| Copper | Steel-Alloys | Titanium Alloys |
| Copper Nickel | Steel-Carbon | Valve Materials (Automotive) |
STEEL-FREE MACHINING TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Monel | Steel-Alloys | Steel-Maraging |
| Nickel | Steel-Carbon | Steel-Stainless |
| Nickel Alloys | Steel-Free Machining | Steel-Tool |
| Nimonic |
STEEL-MARAGING TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Monel | Steel-Alloys | Steel-Maraging |
| Nickel | Steel-Carbon | Steel-Stainless |
| Nickel Alloys | Steel-Free Machining | Steel-Tool |
| Nimonic | Valve Materials (Automotive) |
STEEL-SINTERED TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Steel-Alloys | Steel-Sintered |
| Steel-Carbon | Steel-Stainless |
STEEL-STAINLESS TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Nickel Alloys | Steel-Sintered |
| Aluminum Alloys | Nimonic | Steel-Stainless |
| Copper | Steel-Alloys | Titanium |
| Copper Nickel | Steel-Carbon | Titanium Alloys |
| Monel | Steel-Free Machining | Valve Materials (Automotive) |
| Nickel | Steel-Maraging | Zirconium Alloy |
STEEL-TOOL TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Carbides Cemented | Nimonic | Steel-Free Machining |
| Nickel | Steel-Alloys | Steel-Maraging |
| Nickel Alloys | Steel-Carbon | Steel-Tool |
STEEL-UNALLOYED TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Magnesium | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) |
| Aluminum Alloys | Magnesium Alloys | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) |
| Aluminum PM | Nickel | Steel Casting |
| Cast Iron | Nickel Alloys | Steel PM |
| Copper | Nickel Alloys PM | Free Cutting Steel |
| Copper Alloys | Steel, Unalloyed | Titanium |
| Hard Metal Tool Steels | Steel, Low-Alloyed | Titanium Alloys |
| Tungsten PM |
STEEL, LOW-ALLOYED TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Nickel | Steel Casting |
| Aluminum Alloys | Nickel Alloys | Steel PM |
| Aluminum PM | Nickel Alloys PM | Free Cutting Steel |
| Cast Iron | Steel, Unalloyed | Titanium |
| Copper | Steel, Low-Alloyed | Titanium Alloys |
| Copper Alloys | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) | Tungsten PM |
| Hard Metal Tool Steels | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) |
STEEL, HIGH-ALLOYED (FERRITIC) TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Nickel | Steel PM |
| Aluminum Alloys | Nickel Alloys | Free Casting Steel |
| Aluminum PM | Nobium | Free Cutting Steel |
| Cast Iron | Steel, Unalloyed | Titanium |
| Copper | Steel, Low-Alloyed | Titanium Alloys |
| Copper Alloys | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) | Tungsten PM |
| Hard Metal Tool Steels | Steel Casting |
STEEL CASTING TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Copper Alloys | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) |
| Aluminum Alloys | Steel, Unalloyed | Steel Casting |
| Cast Iron | Steel, Low-Alloyed | Steel PM |
| Copper | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) | Free Cutting Steel |
STEEL PM TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Copper Alloys | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) |
| Aluminum Alloys | Steel, Unalloyed | Steel Casting |
| Cast Iron | Steel, Low-Alloyed | Steel PM |
| Copper | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) | Free Casting Steel |
STEEL (FREE CUTTING) TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Steel, Unalloyed | Steel Casting |
| Aluminum Alloys | Steel, Low-Alloyed | Steel PM |
| Copper | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) | Free Cutting Steel |
| Copper Alloys | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) |
TITANIUM ALLOYS TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Nickel Alloys | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) |
| Aluminum Alloys | Nickel Alloys PM | Steel-Stainless |
| Copper | Nobium | Titanium |
| Copper Alloys | Steel, Unalloyed | Titanium Alloys |
| Nickel | Steel, Low-Alloyed |
TUNGSTEN TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Aluminum Alloys | Tungsten |
TUNGSTEN CARBIDE CEMENTED TO ALUMINUM:
| WELDS TO: |
|---|
| Tungsten Carbide Cemented to Aluminum |
TUNGSTEN PM TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Copper Alloys | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) |
| Aluminum Alloys | Steel-Unalloyed | Tungsten PM |
| Copper | Steel, Low-Alloyed |
TUNGSTEN COPPER PM TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Copper | Tungsten Copper PM |
| Aluminum Alloys | Tungsten |
- MOLYBDENUM TO MOLYBDENUM:
- MOLYBDENUM PM TO MOLYBDENUM PM:
- MONEL TO:
- NIOBIUM TO:
- NIMONIC TO:
- NITINOL TO:
- SILVER TO COPPER:
- SILVER ALLOYS TO SILVER ALLOYS
- TANTALUM TO:
- URANIUM TO URANIUM:
- VALVE MATERIAL (AUTOMOTIVE) TO:
MOLYBDENUM TO MOLYBDENUM:
| WELDS TO: |
|---|
| Molybdenum to Molybdenum |
MOLYBDENUM PM TO MOLYBDENUM PM:
| WELDS TO: |
|---|
| Molybdenum PM to Molybdenum PM |
MONEL TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Steel-Carbon | Steel-Maraging |
| Monel | Steel-Free Machining | Steel-Stainless |
| Steel Alloys |
NIOBIUM TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Niobium | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) | Titanium Alloys |
| Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) | Titanium | Niobium Alloys |
NIMONIC TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Nimonic | Steel-Free Machining | Steel-Tool |
| Steel-Alloys | Steel-Maraging | Valve Materials (Automotive) |
| Steel-Carbon | Steel-Stainless |
NITINOL TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitinol | Stainless | Aluminum |
SILVER TO COPPER:
| WELDS TO: |
|---|
| Silver to Copper |
SILVER ALLOYS TO SILVER ALLOYS:
| WELDS TO: |
|---|
| Silver Alloys to Silver Alloys |
TANATLUM TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Nickel Alloys PM | Steel-Stainless |
| Aluminum Alloys | Nobium | Tantalum |
| Copper | Steel, Unalloyed | Thorium |
| Copper Alloys | Steel, Low-Alloyed | Titanium |
| Nickel | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) | Titanium Alloys |
| Nickel Alloys |
URANIUM TO URANIUM:
| WELDS TO: |
|---|
| Uranium to Uranium |
VALVE MATERIAL (AUTOMOTIVE) TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel Alloys | Steel-Carbon | Steel-Stainless |
| Nimonic | Steel-Maraging | Valve Material (Automotive) |
| Steel-Alloys |
- BRASS TO:
- CADMIUM OXIDE TO COPPER:
- CARBIDES CEMENTED TO:
- CAST IRON TO:
- CERAMIC TO:
- COBALT TO:
- COBALT ALLOYS TO:
- COLUMBIUM TO:
- COLUMBIUM ALLOYS TO:
- HARD METAL, TOOL TO:
- IRON SINTERED TO STEEL-CARBON:
- LEAD TO LEAD:
BRASS WELDS TO:
| WELDS TO: | |
|---|---|
| Brass | Bronze |
CADMIUM OXIDE TO COPPER
| WELDS TO: | |
|---|---|
| Cadmium Oxide to Copper |
CARBIDES CEMENTED TO:
| WELDS TO: | |
|---|---|
| Steel-Carbon | Steel-Tool |
CAST IRON TO:
| WELDS TO: | |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) |
| Aluminum Alloys | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) |
| Cast Iron | Steel Casting |
| Steel, Unalloyed | Steel PM |
| Steel, Low-Alloyed |
CERAMIC TO:
| WELDS TO: | |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | Aluminum Alloys |
COBALT TO:
| WELDS TO: | |
|---|---|
| Steel Alloys | Steel-Carbon |
COBALT ALLOYS TO:
| WELDS TO: | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Cobalt Alloys | Steel Alloys |
COLUMBIUM TO:
| WELDS TO: | |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | Columbium |
COLUMBIUM ALLOYS TO:
| WELDS TO: |
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| Columbium Alloys to Columbium Alloys |
HARD METAL, TOOL TO:
| WELDS TO: | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Steel, Unalloyed | Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic) |
| Aluminum Alloys | Steel, Low-Alloyed | Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic) |
| Hard Metal, Tool Steel | ||
IRON SINTERED TO STEEL-CARBON:
| WELDS TO: |
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| IRON SINTERED TO STEEL-CARBON |
LEAD TO LEAD:
| WELDS TO: |
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| Lead to Lead |
WHY OUR CUSTOMERS PARTNER WITH TAYLOR-WINFIELD TECHNOLOGIES
As a Capital Equipment Manufacturer, we provide standard & custom engineered parts production solutions, all under one roof. From concept through engineering, assembly and test, we have the expertise, resources, and commitment to ensure quality equipment & total “life” support for all the equipment we manufacture.
Learn more about the support services available from Taylor-Winfield Technologies
Custom Engineering
CUSTOM ENGINEERING
Taylor-Winfield’s product management team of experts collaborate with our in-house mechanical, electrical, control and software engineers to bring comprehensive solutions to custom manufacturing.
Research and Development
Research and Development
The Research & Development Center can help improve part quality, quantify existing processes, create reliable parts production expectations, and establish machine performance criterion.
Field Service
FIELD SERVICE
Taylor-Winfield’s qualified technicians have mechanical, electrical, and programming skills, which enable them to provide timely quality service, and to supervise or perform on-site machine evaluations, repairs, and upgrades.
Copper Products
COPPER PRODUCTS
Taylor-Winfield’s Copper Products Group provides consumable copper spot, seam and flash welder electrodes, secondary bands, shunts and other replacement copper parts. In-stock, same-day fulfillment possible.
Spare Parts
SPARE PARTS
Taylor-Winfield’s Aftermarket Sales and Spare Parts Group provide parts and ancillary equipment for existing machines worldwide. Please contact us for all your machine spare parts needs.
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When you work with Taylor-Winfield, you get sound technical advice, competent service, and continued support throughout the “Life-Cycle” of your machine(s) all backed by single source responsibility from a company with over 135 years of experience in providing manufacturing parts production machinery and automated assembly solutions to customers worldwide.
