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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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    Eliminate Machine Downtime by Investing in a Preventative Maintenance Package
    Avoid costly downtime and production interruptions by investing in an MTI Preventative Maintenance Package for your friction welding machine!

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    Whiteboard Wednesday: Low Force vs. Traditional Friction Welding
    In this Whiteboard Wednesday video, MTI’s Dan Adams explains what separates Low Force Friction Welding from traditional friction welding.

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    Top 10 Reasons to Consider Friction Welding
    Friction welding offers a number of joining and welding solutions. Discover the top 10 reasons to consider this innovative process.

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    Why Metallurgy Should Be a Priority For Your Next Project
    What is metallurgy... and why does it matter to friction welding? Step inside our in-house metallurgical lab and learn how our evaluations lead to stronger welds!

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    Whiteboard Wednesday: Accuracy in Blisk Welding
    This episode of Whiteboard Wednesday explains the complexity of blisk welding and the challenges we must face to get it right every time.

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    Whiteboard Wednesday: Low Force, Low Upset
    In this Whiteboard Wednesday video, MTI’s Dan Adams explains how we are able to achieve low upset with Low Force Friction Welding.

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    Whiteboard Wednesday: Low Force And No Interior Flash
    In this Whiteboard Wednesday video, MTI’s Dan Adams will walk you through one of the biggest advantages of Low Force — the ability to accomplish little to no interior flash (ID.)

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    Whiteboard Wednesday: Linear Friction Welding of Blisks
    In this Whiteboard Wednesday video, MTI’s Dan Adams walks us through the linear friction welding process for Bladed Disks, also known as Blisks.

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    Whiteboard Wednesday: A Friction Weld at a Fraction of the Force
    In this Whiteboard Wednesday video, MTI’s Dan Adams introduces our newest form of solid-state joining, Low Force Friction Welding.

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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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    Whiteboard Wednesday: Rotary Friction Welding
    In this Whiteboard Wednesday video, MTI's Dan Adams details rotary friction welding and how it can help your manufacturing process.

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