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Linear Friction Welding: Not Just for Aerospace Parts Production
High cost and large size have always been the main reasons why linear friction welders have seen limited use outside of aerospace applications. But that is changing with a new line of affordable LFW systems that have a much smaller footprint and utilize a patented electro/mechanical oscillation device that is new to the world of linear friction welding.
Coldwater Machine Appoints Southeast Sales Manager
Gregg Boggs will develop their flexible and agile automation business with automotive and aerospace OEM and Tier companies in the region.
Advanced Core Concepts Partners with Keystone Synergistic
With ACC, Keystone will broaden their abilities in large format additive manufacturing, friction stir welding, and metal joining methods for aerospace and defense alloys.
ESAB Launches Customer Rewards Program
The Burn and Earn program from ESAB provides cash back rebates in the form of a prepaid Visa card, making it convenient to spend reward cash.
Coldwater Machine Launches New Website, Joins RIA
Their redesigned website adapts to any device, and they join the Robotic Industries Association as a Gold Member systems integrator.
Weld Dissimilar Materials and Eliminate Post-Weld Inspection Processing
The automated SpinMeld friction spin welding system from Coldwater Machine is a very fast solid-state joining technology for steels, aluminum, cast or sintered metals, carbide materials, magnesium, nickel, molybdenum, and other exotic materials that normally may not be welded using other methods.
ESAB Initiatives Support Students and Careers in Metalworking
WeldItForward, the Paley-James Project and Metal Mentors all support secondary and post-secondary students in technical education, manufacturing and engineering programs.
Coldwater Machine Appoints New Regional Sales Manager
Benjamin Dawson now handles regional sales in Michigan, focusing on developing business with automotive and aerospace OEM and Tier companies.
Automated High Speed Friction Spin Welding for Higher Integrity Welds of Dissimilar Metals
Fully automated SpinMeld systems from Coldwater Machine are ideal for joining steels, aluminum, cast or sintered metals, magnesium, brass, carbon fiber composites, ceramics with mixed metal connections, and dissimilar combinations of these materials.
Coldwater Machine Named Level 1 FANUC Integrator
This status opens up new automation opportunities for them in appliance, automotive, and aerospace applications.
American Friction Welding Increases Capacity
A new Thompson machine will extend their capabilities for serving the semi-conductor, defense, electrical and aerospace industries.
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