Friction welding machine manufacturer Thompson has appointed a new manager to head up its sub-contract friction welding service and expanded the operation by adding a new machine.
Jayne Shimwell, who has worked in Thompson's sub-contract department for 15 years, works with a 10-strong team at the Midlands-based facility, which is believed to be the largest of its kind in Europe.
The new 150 tonne friction welding machine, built by Thompson's engineering team at its headquarters in Halesowen, features new environment-friendly, low power consumption drives and a new linear track system for more streamlined operation of the weld head unit. It is designed for joining components such as axles, piston rods and drill pipes.
This new technology, together with the inclusion of special forge clamps and an extended back stop facility, is designed to further improve weld quality and finishing of parts, said Jayne.
"More businesses are using our sub-contract facility not only for friction welding components for small, medium or large production runs, but also for development and research purposes," she added.
The new equipment brings the total number of friction welding machines in the facility to 12. The machines are capable of welding a huge range of components in varying diameters and lengths and in a variety of dissimilar materials such as stainless steel to carbon steel and copper to aluminium.
Thompson's investment in its sub-contract facility coincides with a boom in orders for its friction welding machines, which are in high demand from many sectors including the oil and gas exploration industry.
Thompson has also unveiled the first model in a new range of linear friction welding systems that are designed for use in the aerospace and power generation industries.
Further details on Thompson's sub-contract friction welding services are available online at www.thompsonfw.co.uk or email sales@thompsonfw.co.uk.
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