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    Contract Friction Welding for Small-Batch Part Runs

    As more automakers shift to electric vehicles, they can trust MTI's contract friction welding team to take care of their existing combustion engine part joining needs.

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    What is Plug Welding and How Can It Help the Aerospace Industry?

    What is plug welding and how does it work? We walk you through the process and explain why aerospace companies may find it to be a cost-saving solution!

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    The Limitless Possibilities of MTI's Model 400 Friction Welder

    MTI's Model 400 is the largest rotary friction welder available for contract friction welding. Explore all the possibilities for your project!

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    MTI Sets Sights on NASA's Artemis Mission
    South Bend-based Manufacturing Technology, Inc. will play a role in future space missions, including NASA's Artemis program. It aims to send the first woman and next man to the moon by 2024.

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    Friction Welding for Electric Vehicles
    Friction Welding has the potential of helping revolutionize the electric vehicle market by offering a process that promotes lighter parts, watertight seals and increased efficiency.

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    What is TIR?
    It's a term used often in manufacturing, especially when dealing with rotating parts. But what is total indicator runout, or TIR?

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    How Friction Welding Can Solve Wear Problems in the Oil Sands Industry
    Linear Friction Welding can be a more effective joining solution for Mining and Oil Sands producers that use tungsten carbide tiles to protect their heavy-duty equipment.

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    FAQs - Friction Stir Welding
    What is Friction Stir Welding? What is Friction Stir Welding used for? And, what does Friction Stir Welding look like? Learn all this and more in part one of our series on the most commonly asked questions about friction welding.

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    Cooking With Friction Welding
    Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday and we don’t mess around. Our engineers “whip” up a traditional holiday side dish using friction welding and science.

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    From Adams Engineering to MTI
    Manufacturing Technology, Inc. is a worldwide leader in joining and welding solutions. Discover their history that spans over eight decades.

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