Rotary Friction Welding Support
Over 12 years of continuous specialist experience with rotary friction welding machines, spanning direct employment within a leading friction welding manufacturer through to independent specialist practice. This background provides a depth of knowledge across machine architecture, control systems and process behaviour that is difficult to obtain elsewhere.
Service Packages
- Machine servicing and preventative maintenance
- Fault finding and breakdown support
- Alignment support and TIR correction
- Commissioning of new and refurbished machines
- Process optimisation
- Technical support and consultancy
- Remote support where practical
- Maintenance planning and scheduling
Inspection Services
- Mechanical inspection and condition reporting
- Electrical inspection
- Lubrication system review
- Hydraulic system inspection
- Control system inspection
- Machine condition reporting with findings and recommendations
Process & Machine Expertise
Process Knowledge
- Weld parameter development and optimisation
- Weld graph analysis and interpretation
- Flash allowance assessment
- Spindle speed and forge pressure analysis
- Process monitoring and data capture
- Weld quality investigation
Machine Systems
- Hydraulic system knowledge — cylinders, valves, pumps
- Spindle drive systems and braking
- PLC control systems — machine-specific knowledge
- Alignment and geometric accuracy
- Tooling and fixturing assessment
- Safety system review
Machine Coverage
Specialist experience is focused on Thompson Friction Welding machines, with 12+ years of continuous involvement across a wide range of TFW machine types and ages. Experience extends to other friction welding machine types where common engineering principles apply.
Support is available for UK-based manufacturers and international sites. Remote support is provided where practical, with onsite attendance available as required.