FSW technology –

Friction stir welding

High-strength joints without melting – for demanding applications

Friction stir welding (FSW) is an innovative and particularly environmentally friendly welding process in which materials are joined together in a solid state. It is ideal for aluminum alloys, but also for joining different materials that are difficult to join using conventional welding methods.

The purely mechanical connection – without a weld pool – produces virtually flawless, dimensionally stable and high-strength weld seams that can withstand even high loads and extreme requirements. FSW is therefore the ideal solution for safety-relevant components and modern lightweight construction applications – e.g. in e-mobility, aviation or mechanical engineering.

Your advantages with FSW at a glance:

Highest connection quality

Pressure and media-tight weld seams
High strength and load-bearing capacity
No pores, hot cracks or spatter – as no liquid phase is created
Reproducible quality with every seam
Low distortion, precise results

Environmentally friendly & harmless to health

Emission-free process – no smoke, no gases, no noise
No additives such as shielding gases, powder or welding rod required
No radiation – no exposure for employees
Energy-efficient and resource-saving

Typical areas of application:

Joining all types of aluminum alloys
Joining heterogeneous materials (e.g. aluminum-copper)
Components with the highest demands on tightness & stability
Central production technology for e-mobility:
→ e.g. battery trays, cooling plates, heat exchangers

Are you looking for a high-strength and sustainable joining technology for your aluminum components?

Talk to us – we will be happy to advise you on the feasibility, design and integration of FSW technology in your production.

+43 3184 40666 – 📧 office@resch-gmbh.at

Our services at a glance

We offer machining sizes in the following dimensions:

maximum 3-axis 2000x800x800mm
maximum 4-axis 2000x800x800mm

Machined materials

aluminum
copper