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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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    5 Ways Friction Welding Has Helped the Oil & Gas Industry
    Friction welding offers critical benefits to the oil and gas industry – and MTI is leading the way in designing unique solutions for the industry!

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    Comparing Low Force Friction Welding to Laser Welding
    How does Low Force Friction Welding compare to laser welding? We compare the two technologies and explore the benefits of each one!

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    MTI UK's Manufacturing Services Expands In-House CNC Capabilities
    MTI UK's contract friction welding division has added a new CNC machine to its floor, increasing their pre and post-weld capabilities!

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    How Does Inertia Friction Welding Work?
    What is Inertia Friction Welding and how does it work? Allow us to explain MTI's state-of-the-art process.

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    MTI and EWI Involved In DOE Research Project
    MTI will take part in a research project from the DOE that focuses on joining dissimilar metals through friction welding.

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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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    Low Force Friction Welding: FAQs
    What is Low Force Friction Welding and how does it work? We break down some of the most frequently asked questions about our newest solid-state joining technology.

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    Friction Welded Parts Are All Around Us
    Whether you travel by plane, train, car, or electric vehicle, you're always within reach of a component that's been friction welded. Discover the items you use every day that feature friction welded components.

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    Friction Welding for Fitness Applications
    Lift, curl, drop, repeat. Barbells go through a lot of wear and tear in the gym... but friction welding can greatly increase their durability and safety!

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    5 Ways Friction Welding Helps the Automotive Industry
    MTI’s extensive experience in automotive welding solutions is evident in the variety of parts our machines produce. Here are five ways friction welding can help:

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    What to Look for in an Aerospace Partner
    When it comes to joining Aerospace components, there's several factors you should consider. Our Aerospace partners like GE, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Boeing, and Honeywell trust the quality of MTI's welded parts.

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