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FRICTION STIR SPOT WELDING

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MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS FOR FORMING, ASSEMBLY AND JOINING

Coldwater is on the forefront of spot welding solutions for lightweight and dissimilar sheet materials. Its SPOTMeldTM Refill Friction Stir Spot Weld system enables spot welding of aluminum (1000 – 7000 series), magnesium, non-ferrous and dissimilar sheet materials. This technology uses rotational friction to heat the materials along with pressure to forge together the parts using wear-resistant tooling to join two or more

surfaces. Heat is generated between the tool and material, creating a soft region. Pressure is then applied, resulting in a solid state joint.

Customers can employ Coldwater to run prototype and feasibility tests at the Solid State Joining Center or have a SPOTMeld system built to specification for use on their production floor.

FRICTION STIR SPOT WELDING

Joins aluminum, magnesium, non-ferrous and dissimilar materials

Flexible sheet thickness in one operation

Weld near original material strength

High energy efficiency

No consumables

Step 2: Initial friction phaseStep 1: Tool is closed Step 3: The sleeve advanced into the aluminum

Step 4: The sleeve and pin return to a level, home position

Step 5: The tool opens

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WHAT WE DO

PRODUCTION SOLUTIONSWe design and build inventive manufacturing equipment and assembly systems that deliver optimal performance.

SOLID STATE JOININGWe provide industry-leading solutions that join similar, dissimilar and exotic materials through our Solid State Joining Center.

PRECISION MACHINING & ASSEMBLYWe manufacture high-precision parts and assemblies used in a wide range of applications and industries.

ENGINEERING SUPPORTWe offer full engineering services to enhance your product design, manufacturing processes and repair operations. Our mechanical, electrical and weld engineering teams employ the latest 3D design and documentation tools.

Coldwater Machine Company is a leader in the design, build and integration of specialized equipment for discrete manufacturing with extensive precision-machining capability. We apply our breadth of experience across metal-working, materials science and manufacturing processes to develop effective solutions that improve production operations. If you are looking for a company committed to aligning value-driven solutions with customer service, Coldwater can provide you that partnership.

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