Webinar
How to avoid Friction Stir Welding defects
June 05, 2025 10:00 AM Europe/Paris

Learn the keys to defect-free Friction Stir Welding (FSW)
Are you facing issues like wormholes, lack of penetration, or excessive flash in your FSW process? You’re not alone — these are among the most common defects in Friction Stir Welding. The good news? Most of them can be avoided with the right approach.
Join our free 1-hour webinar to discover the 4 key factors that influence FSW quality — and learn how to identify and prevent the most frequent defects.
Includes live Q&A with an FSW expert to address your specific questions.
What you’ll learn:
The most common FSW defects and how to recognize them
How tool geometry, welding parameters, clamping design, and force control affect weld quality
Real-world examples and solutions to prevent defects
Tips for ensuring compliance with ISO 25239 standards

Laurent Dubourg
PhD & Friction Stir Welding expert, 20-year experience on Friction Stir Welding in NRC Canada and Maupertuis Institute, France.