Friction stir welding is a technique to join two metals or metal alloys via a solid-state joining process. The process makes use of a third tool that joins the two surfaces. The process involves the generation of heat that softens the surface near the friction stir welding tool. The two pieces of metal are intermixed at the joint, and mechanical pressure is applied by the tool to join the softened metal. Typically, this type of welding technique is applied in the case of aluminum metal (extruded aluminum) and on structures that require superior weld strength. The process does not need any postweld heat treatment.

PART 01: Executive summary

Highlights

PART 02: Scope of the report

Market overview

PART 03: Market research methodology

Research methodology

Economic indicators

PART 04: Introduction

Key market highlights

Future prospects: Global friction stir welding equipment

market

PART 05: Market landscape

Market size and forecast

Five forces analysis

PART 06: Market drivers

PART 07: Impact of drivers

PART 08: Market challenges

PART 09: Impact of drivers and challenges

PART 10: Market trends

PART 11: Market segmentation by end-user

Market overview

Global friction stir welding equipment market: Automotive

sector

Global friction stir welding equipment market: Aerospace

sector

Global friction stir welding equipment market:

Shipbuilding sector

Global friction stir welding equipment market: Railways

sector

PART 12: Geographical segmentation

Market overview

Friction stir welding equipment market in APAC

Friction stir welding equipment market in Americas

Friction stir welding equipment market in EMEA

PART 13: Vendor landscape

Competitive landscape

Risks faced by vendors in overall welding equipment

market

Other prominent vendors

PART 14: Key vendor analysis

Beijing FSW Technology Co, Ltd

Colfax

Hitachi

Manufacturing Technology Inc.

Top-vendor offerings

PART 15: Appendix

List of abbreviations

PART 16: Explore Technavio