Linear friction welding welds materials together using heat from friction. After placing two materials into a welding machine they are then pushed tightly together. One of the two materials moves ...

A hybrid welding and forging process that joins dissimilar metals in a second has been developed with funding from NASA, which is interested in using the technique for Moon base fabrication. The ...

The art of forging dates to at least 4000BC and probably earlier. Metals such as bronze and wrought iron were forged by early man to produce hand toots and weapons of war. Forging of wrought iron and ...