Hitachi America Ltd., R&D

                                                                                                      Local R&D for Global Business                                             
 

Our Laboratory Capabilities:

1. Fundamental research on FSW that include:

   • CAD support for tool and jig design, joint design, CAE (e.g. FEA) analysis on new design to provide proof of concept.
   • FSW process parameter survey for a wide range of materials and/or thickness combinations. Currently we're focusing primarily on Aluminum and Magnesium alloys.
   • Process Control Optimization.
   • Data Acquisition (motor voltage, current etc.) for process development.

2. Material Characterization for post weld specimens:

   • Hardness Measurement
   • Tensile Testing
   • Cross Sectioning
   • Microscopic Observation

3. Feasibility study for new product development.

4. Support prototype runs for pre-production trials.

                        

   Hitachi's Complete FSW Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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