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Friction extrusion

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Friction extrusion

- for reprocessing, recycling & cladding

applications include recycling aluminium waste;
producing bi-metal cladding for corrosion,
electrical or wear requirements; making 'new' alloys

Expertise

Established in 1960, TWI's Friction Welding Group has expertise in every aspect of friction processing. Industry-driven R&D has triggered TWI's invention of novel techniques which are simplifying manufacture and improving quality across the globe.

Resource

Support for industry includes:
  • 4 friction extrusion machines to process
    - extruded round product, down to 2mm dia.
    - a range of light alloys
  • advice on component design, process selection & quality issues
  • troubleshooting, feasibility studies & pre-production trials
  • applications & prototype equipment development

All TWI's confidential consultancy and project work is conducted to ISO 9001 quality standard

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