Unlock the potential of leak-proof, high-resistance aluminum tank manufacturing.

Why attend this webinar?

Whether you're designing lightweight tanks for space launchers or seeking to improve your current tank manufacturing process, this webinar will show you how Friction Stir Welding (FSW) can drastically elevate your performance standards:

• Zero leakage risks – FSW ensures defect-free welds, ideal for vacuum and high-pressure environments.

• 50% cost savings – Cut manufacturing costs in half compared to arc or laser welding.

• Lightweight + durable – Easily weld high-strength aluminum alloys like 2000 or 7000 series.

• Pressure resistance – Achieve burst resistance up to 324 bars with no failure in the weld area.

• Simplified production – Weld extruded parts directly, reducing the need for complex prep and post-processing.

What you'll discover

1. A detailed breakdown of how FSW is applied to aluminum tanks of different sizes — from compact < Ø300 mm to complex assemblies > Ø300 m.

2. Tank design best practices: materials, geometries, and pre-assembly steps for optimal FSW results.

3. Clamping system insights: how to secure tanks during welding to ensure precision and repeatability.

4. Step-by-step welding sequence: dual concentric welds, isolated entry/exit points, and how to avoid hooking defects.

5. Comprehensive quality checks: visual inspection, metallographic section, bending and leak pressure tests — all with real performance results.

Format

• 40 minutes of expert presentation from a Friction Stir Welding specialist at Stirweld.

• 20 minutes dedicated to answering your questions live.