Friction welding

Greg Postma · 2005-05-02T21:16:22+00:00

I am working on a project that involves the welding of end caps on the ends of tubes. The material is a tube of 304 SS and two end caps also of 304. The end caps are turned to have two diameters, the smaller diameter fits into the ID of the tube and the other diameter is slightly larger than the OD of the tube.The end caps are welded and then the whole tube is ground and polished (this is an appearance part) to the proper OD and finish.We talked to a friction welding Company they gave us a quote of about $2.00 per tube, but I was wondering if there might be a different welding method (TIG, MIG) that could be automated and produce welds at a lower cost.We do anticipate having to grind and polish for the final finish, no matter what process is used.

May 02, 2005 23 Replies

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Brent Atkerson 21 years ago

I have just started reading this group today to get some ideas to use in our process. I would like to check out Ernie's site if someone could pass me the URL.

Also, Greg, we do resistance welding of components of the size you are talking about (see website in sig below). Your project sounds like something you may want to contact our sales department about (contact info on the site).

Thanks,

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Lane 21 years ago

Lane

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Brent Atkerson 21 years ago

Sorry, didn't catch that.

Thank you,

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Lane 21 years ago

It's alright I'm glad I could help out. I'm not the world greatest welder by a long shot so don't have the chance to post on this group all that often. Lane

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