Friction welding machines of Thompson set standards in terms of precision, dynamics, process control and, productivity.
Single and double ended machine designs based on platforms from 15 through 400T. The range offers standard and configured options with a wide range of additional features including machine external and internal flash systems or upset removal. Other additional configurable options include component measurement systems, marking systems, extraction systems, and flash or upset management systems.
Users of Thompson direct drive friction welding machines benefit from repeatability, traceability, accuracy, and flexibility
Thompson friction welding technology: high quality, reliable and, technically advanced solutions.
Users of Thompson machines benefit from friction weld workpieces such as truck axles, drill pipes, or drive shafts with high quality.
Standard and special friction welding machines of Thompson for all common friction welding applications
As a customer-focused brand, Thompson offers machines to friction weld even the most difficult components and material combinations. Special designs and sizes, such as double-spindle or vertical orientation machines are available on request.
Thompson ffriction welding machines can be configured as single or double ended designs and, feature both ID and OD in-cycle flash or upset removal systems, quick-change tooling, measurement and marking systems and, the intuitive Thompson dedicated welder control software.
Different rotary machine configurations:
| Machine Tonnage |
Prefix No. |
Configuration |
Standard |
Special |
| 15T |
Thompson 1 |
Double ended |
|
✔ |
| 50T |
Thompson 2 |
|
|
✔ |
| 60T |
Thompson 3 |
Double ended |
✔ |
✔ |
| 100T |
Thompson 4 |
|
|
✔ |
| 125T |
Thompson 5 |
|
✔ |
✔ |
| 150T |
Thompson 6 |
|
|
✔ |
| 250T |
Thompson 7 |
|
|
✔ |
| 300T |
Thompson 8 |
|
|
✔ |
| 400T |
Thompson 9 |
|
|
✔
|
