FSW (Friction Stir Welding) technology

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technology is applied to Mazak’s hybrid multi-tasking machines. All processes from raw material to finished workpiece can be done in one machine.

Friction Stir Welding is a joining process that uses frictional heat generated by a rotating tool to join two metal plates.
Unlike conventional welding methods, FSW does not use fusible materials, or melt the workpiece.
FSW is well-suited for joining alloys with low melting points, including aluminum, copper and brass, as well as handling high-temperature welding in steels and nickel-based alloys.
Joint strength becomes higher, and distortion becomes smaller than conventional welding methods.
FSW creates safer working environment as it does not produce gas, fume, or spatter.


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Process from machining to FSW


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Applicable models



Advantages of FSW

  • Creates full-penetration, defect-free welded joints with greater strength than conventional welding methods
  • Able to join not only the same base metals, but also different types of metals
  • Environmentally friendly; no fumes, dust, spatter, plasma or X-rays




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