Why attend this webinar?

Friction Stir Welding is widely used across industries, yet many technical questions remain when it comes to process understanding, quality control and industrial integration.

This joint webinar brings together experts from TWI, the institute behind the invention of Friction Stir Welding, and Stirweld, an industrial specialist in deploying FSW for production environments.

It offers a unique opportunity to access complementary expertise, combining deep process knowledge and practical industrial experience, to better understand how Friction Stir Welding can be designed, controlled and implemented in real manufacturing conditions.

What you’ll discover:

• A clear and structured overview of Friction Stir Welding fundamentals, including process principles, material compatibility and typical welding thicknesses.

• How FSW tools, process parameters and welding windows directly impact weld quality, robustness and repeatability in an industrial context.

• The main quality standards, typical weld flaws and root causes, and how monitoring and quality control strategies help ensure reliable production.

• Key design rules for FSW, including joint design, clamping and fixturing requirements, and machine-related aspects that influence industrial integration.

• Concrete industrial applications of Friction Stir Welding across multiple sectors, including automotive, space and defence.

Practical information

Duration: 1 hour (35-minute presentation and 25-minute Q&A session)
Language: English