World’s Largest Friction Welding Machine Shown

Any professional welder would like to see the world’s largest friction welding machine and people had a chance to see it moving from South Bend to Connecticut. The construction is really massive and makes up 20 feet tall. The weight of the machine is really fantastic and equals to 400,000 pounds. The friction welding machine is an addition to the collection of Manufacturing Technology Inc.. To transport this machine, the company used the largest 200-foot-long transporter in the world.

The functions of Manufacturing Technology Inc. are based on providing the manufacturing facilities with high quality welding equipment. The company has a great history and managed to become a leader in the industry. The new friction welding machine has been developed especially for Pratt & Whitney and the project started three years ago. Pratt & Whitney will use this friction welding machine to join aircraft engine components. Though the project has successfully been completed, it was a great risk for MTI.

The thing is that there are more powerful companies in this sphere but they fail when they start developing a project. About $2 million was spent on the machine research and development. At the same time, the ambition of the company was great and every worker wanted to achieve this goal. At the same time, MIT will not be the only company that will benefit from this achievement as Pratt & Whitney will be able to perform the work that is needed for new aerospace projects.

MTI managed to complete the project thanks to the dependable employees who are pushing the company into the future. The management of the company states that the success they experience will provide them with the new opportunities to develop in this sphere. MTI will have a chance to win other markets as the completed job is really great and the company is taking step toward business development.

You can read in details about linear friction welding at MTI’s website.