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LINEAR FRICTION WELDING: SOLID STATE BOND WELDING FOR NEARLY ANY METAL WELDING APPLICATION

Taylor-Winfield Technologies’ linear friction welders are designed utilizing the most significant patented breakthrough in linear friction welding. 

Linear Friction Welders use Solid State Bond Welding that 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.

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 WELDERS

Linear Friction Welders use Solid State Bond Welding and provides increased performance and accuracy over traditional manufacturing processes.

Here’s why:

  • 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:

  • 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.

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LITERATURE

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!

Benefit

  • Variable current curve
  • Flexible parameterization
  • Comprehensive visualization and trend analysis
  • Efficient data management and backup
  • Parameter control via integrated simulation
ALUMINUM WELDS TO:
Aluminum AlloysMagnesiumFree Cutting Steel
Aluminum PMMagnesium AlloysSteel-Alloys
BrassMonelSteel-Carbon
BronzeNickelSteel-Stainless
Cast IronNickel AlloysTitanium
CeramicSteel, UnalloyedTitanium Alloys
Cobalt AlloysSteel, Low-AlloyedTungsten
ColumbiumSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)Tungsten PM
CopperSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)Tungsten Carbide Cemented
Copper AlloysSteel CastingTungsten Copper PM
Copper NickelSteel PMZirconium Alloys
Hard Metal, Tool Steel
ALUMINUM ALLOY WELDS TO:
AluminumNickelSteel-Alloys
Aluminum AlloysNickel AlloysSteel-Carbon
Aluminum PMSteel, UnalloyedSteel-Stainless
Cast IronSteel, Low-AlloyedTitanium
CeramicSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)Titanium Alloys
CopperSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)Tungsten
Metal, Tool SteelSteel CastingTungsten PM
MagnesiumSteel PMTungsten Copper PM
Magnesium AlloysFree Cutting Steel
ALUMINUM PM WELDS TO:
AluminumSteel, Unalloyed
Aluminum AlloysSteel, Low-Alloyed
Aluminum PMSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)
Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)

COPPER TO:

AluminumSteel, Low-AlloyedFree Cutting Steel
Aluminum AlloysSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)Steel-Stainless
Cadmium OxideCopper to Steel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)Titanium
CopperSteel-CarbonTitanium Alloys
Copper AlloysSteel CastingTungsten PM
SilverSteel PMTungsten Copper PM
Steel, Unalloyed

COPPER TO ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS:

COPPER TO ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS
COPPER ALLOYS TO:
AluminumSteel, Low-AlloyedFree Cutting Steel
Aluminum AlloysSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)Titanium
CopperSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)Titanium Alloys
Copper AlloysSteel CastingTungsten PM
Steel, UnalloyedSteel PMTungsten Copper PM
COPPER NICKEL TO:
AluminumSteel-Carbon
Copper NickelSteel-Stainless
NICKEL TO:
AluminumSteel-CarbonSteel, Low-Alloyed
Aluminum AlloysSteel-Free MachiningSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)
NickelSteel-MaragingSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)
Nickel AlloysSteel-StainlessTitanium
Nickel Alloys PMSteel-ToolTitanium Alloys
Steel-AlloysSteel, Unalloyed
NICKEL ALLOYS TO:
AluminumSteel-CarbonSteel, Low-Alloyed
Aluminum AlloysSteel-Free MachiningSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)
NickelSteel-MaragingSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)
Nickel AlloysSteel-StainlessTitanium
Nickel Alloys PMSteel-ToolTitanium Alloys
Steel-AlloysSteel, UnalloyedValve Materials (Automotive)
NICKEL ALLOYS PM TO:
NickelSteel, UnalloyedTitanium
Nickel AlloysSteel, Low-AlloyedTitanium Alloys
Nickel Alloys PM
MAGNESIUM TO:
AluminumMagnesium Alloys
Aluminum AlloysSteel, Unalloyed
Magnesium
MAGNESIUM ALLOYS TO:
AluminumMagnesium Alloys
Aluminum AlloysSteel, Unalloyed
Magnesium
STEEL ALLOYS TO:
Steel-Alloys
STEEL CARBON TO:
AluminumIron SinteredSteel-Free Machining
Aluminum AlloysMonelSteel-Maraging
BronzeNickelSteel-Sintered
Carbides CementedNickel AlloysSteel-Stainless
CobaltNimonicSteel-Tool
CopperSteel-AlloysTitanium Alloys
Copper NickelSteel-CarbonValve Materials (Automotive)
STEEL-FREE MACHINING TO:
MonelSteel-AlloysSteel-Maraging
NickelSteel-CarbonSteel-Stainless
Nickel AlloysSteel-Free MachiningSteel-Tool
Nimonic
STEEL-MARAGING TO:
MonelSteel-AlloysSteel-Maraging
NickelSteel-CarbonSteel-Stainless
Nickel AlloysSteel-Free MachiningSteel-Tool
NimonicValve Materials (Automotive)
STEEL-SINTERED TO:
Steel-AlloysSteel-Sintered
Steel-CarbonSteel-Stainless
STEEL-STAINLESS TO:
AluminumNickel AlloysSteel-Sintered
Aluminum AlloysNimonicSteel-Stainless
CopperSteel-AlloysTitanium
Copper NickelSteel-CarbonTitanium Alloys
MonelSteel-Free MachiningValve Materials (Automotive)
NickelSteel-MaragingZirconium Alloy
STEEL-TOOL TO:
Carbides CementedNimonicSteel-Free Machining
NickelSteel-AlloysSteel-Maraging
Nickel AlloysSteel-CarbonSteel-Tool
STEEL-UNALLOYED TO:
AluminumMagnesiumSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)
Aluminum AlloysMagnesium AlloysSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)
Aluminum PMNickelSteel Casting
Cast IronNickel AlloysSteel PM
CopperNickel Alloys PMFree Cutting Steel
Copper AlloysSteel, UnalloyedTitanium
Hard Metal Tool SteelsSteel, Low-AlloyedTitanium Alloys
Tungsten PM
STEEL, LOW-ALLOYED TO:
AluminumNickelSteel Casting
Aluminum AlloysNickel AlloysSteel PM
Aluminum PMNickel Alloys PMFree Cutting Steel
Cast IronSteel, UnalloyedTitanium
CopperSteel, Low-AlloyedTitanium Alloys
Copper AlloysSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)Tungsten PM
Hard Metal Tool SteelsSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)
STEEL, HIGH-ALLOYED (FERRITIC) TO:
AluminumNickelSteel PM
Aluminum AlloysNickel AlloysFree Casting Steel
Aluminum PMNobiumFree Cutting Steel
Cast IronSteel, UnalloyedTitanium
CopperSteel, Low-AlloyedTitanium Alloys
Copper AlloysSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)Tungsten PM
Hard Metal Tool SteelsSteel Casting
STEEL CASTING TO:
AluminumCopper AlloysSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)
Aluminum AlloysSteel, UnalloyedSteel Casting
Cast IronSteel, Low-AlloyedSteel PM
CopperSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)Free Cutting Steel
STEEL PM TO:
AluminumCopper AlloysSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)
Aluminum AlloysSteel, UnalloyedSteel Casting
Cast IronSteel, Low-AlloyedSteel PM
CopperSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)Free Casting Steel
STEEL (FREE CUTTING) TO:
AluminumSteel, UnalloyedSteel Casting
Aluminum AlloysSteel, Low-AlloyedSteel PM
CopperSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)Free Cutting Steel
Copper AlloysSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)
TITANIUM ALLOYS TO:
AluminumNickel AlloysSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)
Aluminum AlloysNickel Alloys PMSteel-Stainless
CopperNobiumTitanium
Copper AlloysSteel, UnalloyedTitanium Alloys
NickelSteel, Low-Alloyed
TUNGSTEN TO:
AluminumAluminum AlloysTungsten
 
TUNGSTEN CARBIDE CEMENTED TO ALUMINUM:
Tungsten Carbide Cemented to Aluminum
TUNGSTEN PM TO:
AluminumCopper AlloysSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)
Aluminum AlloysSteel-UnalloyedTungsten PM
CopperSteel, Low-Alloyed
TUNGSTEN COPPER PM TO:
AluminumCopperTungsten Copper PM
Aluminum AlloysTungsten
MOLYBDENUM TO MOLYBDENUM:
Molybdenum to Molybdenum
MOLYBDENUM PM TO MOLYBDENUM PM:
Molybdenum PM to Molybdenum PM
MONEL TO:
AluminumSteel-CarbonSteel-Maraging
MonelSteel-Free MachiningSteel-Stainless
Steel Alloys
NIOBIUM TO:
NiobiumSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)Titanium Alloys
Steel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)TitaniumNiobium Alloys
NIMONIC TO:
NimonicSteel-Free MachiningSteel-Tool
Steel-AlloysSteel-MaragingValve Materials (Automotive)
Steel-CarbonSteel-Stainless
NITINOL TO:
NitinolStainlessAluminum
SILVER TO COPPER:
Silver to Copper
SILVER ALLOYS TO SILVER ALLOYS:
Silver Alloys to Silver Alloys
TANATLUM TO:
AluminumNickel Alloys PMSteel-Stainless
Aluminum AlloysNobiumTantalum
CopperSteel, UnalloyedThorium
Copper AlloysSteel, Low-AlloyedTitanium
NickelSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)Titanium Alloys
Nickel Alloys
URANIUM TO URANIUM:
Uranium to Uranium
VALVE MATERIAL (AUTOMOTIVE) TO:
Nickel AlloysSteel-CarbonSteel-Stainless
NimonicSteel-MaragingValve Material (Automotive)
Steel-Alloys
BRASS WELDS TO:
BrassBronze
CADMIUM OXIDE TO COPPER:
Cadmium Oxide to Copper
CARBIDES CEMENTED TO:
Steel-CarbonSteel-Tool
CAST IRON TO:
AluminumSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)
Aluminum AlloysSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)
Cast IronSteel Casting
Steel, UnalloyedSteel PM
Steel, Low-Alloyed
CERAMIC TO:
AluminumAluminum Alloys
COBALT TO:
Steel AlloysSteel-Carbon
COBALT ALLOYS TO:
AluminumCobalt AlloysSteel Alloys
COLUMBIUM TO:
AluminumColumbium
COLUMBIUM ALLOYS TO:
Columbium Alloys to Columbium Alloys
HARD METAL, TOOL TO:
AluminumSteel, UnalloyedSteel, High-Alloyed (Ferritic)
Aluminum AlloysSteel, Low-AlloyedSteel, High-Alloyed (Austenitic)
Hard Metal, Tool Steel
IRON SINTERED TO STEEL-CARBON:
IRON SINTERED TO STEEL-CARBON
LEAD TO LEAD:
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.

Research & Development Laboratory

The Research and Development​ Center can help improve part quality, quantify existing processes, create reliable parts production expectations, and establish machine performance criterion.

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Aftermarket Spare Parts & Copper Products

Taylor-Winfield’s Aftermarket Spare Parts & Copper Products Group provides “life support”, parts and ancillary equipment for existing machines worldwide.

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Worldwide Field Service and Support

Taylor-Winfield’s technicians have mechanical, electrical, & programming skills, enabling them to provide timely, quality service, and to supervise or perform on-site machine evaluations, repairs, & upgrades.

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