As part of the DMG MORI in-house exhibition, Friction Stir Welding (FSW) was presented as a powerful joining process directly on the machine tool. With a live machining demonstration, DMG MORI provided attendees with a vivid insight into the industrial implementation of the solid-state welding process using tools from Hufschmied Zerspanungssysteme.
Hufschmied, known to many visitors of the DMG MORI in-house exhibition as a manufacturer of process-optimized milling tools, presented its FSW tools and explained the process-specific requirements for tool geometry, material selection, and tool life. The live machining on a DMC 65 FDS clearly demonstrated how easily FSW can be integrated into modern manufacturing environments. The FSW tools developed by Hufschmied impress with consistent quality, robust processes, and reduced tool wear, thereby enabling safe series production.
The exhibited demonstrator, a structured aluminum component with integrated functional channels, further highlighted the special strengths of the FSW process. The welding in the solid state creates high-strength, dense, and distortion-free joints, which are particularly important for applications in battery, cooling, and lightweight construction technology.
Ready for Series Production
The presentation emphasized the potential of Friction Stir Welding as a key technology for future industrial joining solutions, especially where the highest demands are placed on component quality, tightness, and structural integrity. A particular focus was on the process-stable force control, which is crucial for consistent seam quality and reproducible results. The close interlinking of tool, process control, and machine shows that Friction Stir Welding has long outgrown its developmental status and is increasingly being integrated into series-capable production concepts.
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