Draft:Bond Technologies
US Based Company maker of Friction Stir Welding machines
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Bond Technologies is a U.S.-based Manufacturing engineering company working in friction welding machinery and solid-state processing technologies. The company designs and produces friction welding machines used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, rail, and electronics. Bond Technologies focuses on solid-state welding methods, including Friction stir welding(FSW), Friction extrusion (FE), and Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW).[1]
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Comment: From the very first sentence with it's spam link, this draft is just blatant advertising, it tells us everything the company would like us to know and reads nothing like an encyclopaedia article. Theroadislong (talk) 16:42, 20 May 2025 (UTC)
Product Line
Bond Technologies manufactures equipment for several solid-state joining and processing techniques, including Friction Stir Welding (FSW), Friction Extrusion (FE), and Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW). These systems are used in both research and production environments across industries such as transportation, aerospace, and materials development.
Friction Stir Welding (FSW)
The company produces equipment used for FSW applications involving aluminum and other metals. Systems range in scale and configuration, supporting uses from laboratory research to multi-axis, high-volume industrial production. Typical applications include joining complex geometries, fabricating integrally stiffened structures, and producing lightweight assemblies.
Friction Extrusion (FE)
Friction extrusion is a solid-state process that consolidates metal powders, chips, or other feedstocks through the application of heat and pressure generated by friction. Originally developed by The Welding Institute (TWI) in 1991, the process remained largely experimental due to limited access to dedicated equipment. Bond Technologies is credited with developing one of the first purpose-built machines designed specifically for friction extrusion[2], which has supported expanded use in recycling, additive manufacturing, and materials research.
Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW)
RFSSW is a variation of friction stir welding used for spot joining of overlapping sheet materials, commonly aluminum. The process eliminates the keyhole left by conventional spot welding and is noted for its energy efficiency and ability to produce flush, high-strength joints. It is being adopted in applications focused on material efficiency and structural performance. Equipment developed by Bond Technologies has been applied in RFSSW research involving titanium and other difficult-to-weld materials.RFSSW is increasingly adopted in lightweighting and automotive applications due to its environmental and operational advantages.,[3]
History
Bond Technologies was established in 2014 following the divestiture of Friction Stir Welding operations by Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI). The company traces its origins to Transformation Technologies Inc. (TTI), founded in 1999 by Tim Haynie. TTI initially provided engineering services in aerospace tooling and contributed to early friction stir welding implementations, including work on the Eclipse 500the first aircraft constructed using FSW.
Between 2003 and 2008, TTI designed and built FSW systems for global customers. MTI acquired TTI in 2008, integrating its friction stir capabilities. When MTI exited the FSW market in 2014, former TTI personnel formed Bond Technologies to continue advancing solid-state joining technologies.
Team members, including Tim Haynie, Dave Hofferbert, and the late Adam Koppy, co-authored a U.S. patent for a friction stir welding adapter designed for use in standard milling machines.
Notable Equipment: CW-15 Canister Welder
Bond Technologies developed the CW-15 Canister Welder, a friction stir welding system used in the nuclear sector for sealing waste containers. The machine was designed and deployed for use by Posiva Oy in Finland, which is constructing the world's first long-term geological repository for Spent nuclear fuel.
The CW-15 applies friction stir welding to seal large copper canisters, providing a long-term, leak-proof encapsulation method intended to last up to 100,000 years. The technology meets stringent requirements for safety, containment, and durability in nuclear waste storage. This machine was designed to meet stringent industry standards for sealing and welding nuclear canisters, as reported by WSBT and Yahoo Tech[4][5]
Friction Stir Welding Research
The company is involved in research and development related to solid-state welding processes, with a particular focus on Friction Stir Welding (FSW) and Friction Extrusion. Collaborations with a range of academic and industrial partners work to advance welding technologies and their applications across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and nuclear energy.
Collaborative partners have included Brigham Young University,[6] Purdue University, The Ohio State University,[7] The Welding Institute (TWI), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and more.
Representative Work and Partnerships
Solar Panels on the Moon
In collaboration with EWI, Bond Technologies contributed to the development of a Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding process for building solar panel towers on the lunar surface as part of a NASA-funded project. The work involved in this program is described in Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding Enables Lunar Tower Construction, written by EWI Principal Engineer Michael Eff.[8][9][10]
US Army Research Lab in partnership to develop large-scale Friction Stir Additive Manufacturing
"The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) has partnered with Solvus Global, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and Bond Technologies to develop a new capability in large-scale Additive Manufacturing, in an effort to ensure supply chain security and military readiness in the production of metal parts with reduced costs and lower scrap rates."[11]
Bond Technologies Collaborates with several high-profile partners to further friction stir welding.
Partnerships include:
- Taber Extrusions: Joint efforts in advancing friction stir welding technology.[12]
- Posiva Oy: Contracted to supply a welding system for the encapsulation plant and final disposal facility.[13][14]
- NASA ARES Program: As part of predecessor companies, the Bond core team designed and developed an 8m stroke longitudinal seam FSW machine and a 5.5M diameter circumferential seam FSW machine for NASA's ARES program.
- Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Featured as a Made in Indiana company.
- LIFT[15] - Bond Technologies is a member of LIFT. LIFT is a nonprofit, public-private partnership between industry, academia and government which supports U.S. economy and enhances its national security by accelerating innovative advanced manufacturing technology and talent development.[16]
Awards and Recognition
Bond Technologies was featured in the "Coolest Thing Made in Indiana" tournament sponsored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, highlighting Bond's innovative Canister Welder.[17]The Canister Welder is designed for Posiva[18] Oy's Nuclear Waste Disposal facility in Finland, a pioneering project in the nuclear industry.
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