Process Capability & Fascinating applications of Friction Stud welding

Abstract

In earlier days, welding only involves joining two metals of same kind and dissimilar metals were usually joined by fasteners. Friction Stud welding is a true engineering marvel of making welds between dissimilar metals without any melting or fillers involved. The friction stud welding doesn’t involve heat generation from electricity and it is purely based on friction. Besides these facts the friction stud welding has numerous advantage and applications. This paper focuses on the process of stud welding, application and its limitations.

Investigation of Friction Pressure Effect on Welding Quality in Friction Stud Welding Process

“…Friction stud welding is a solid-phase welding process that uses a high-speed stud that is pressed against a substrate and generates heat through friction [6]. Friction stud welding is an excellent choice for deep-water naval applications, shortterm emergency repairs, and submarine rescue [7]. Metals have substantially greater melting points than the highest temperatures reached.…”