How Can MTI Work With My Budget to Fit My Needs?

At MTI, we understand that end-of-year budgeting can present challenges as well as opportunities. Whether you’re focused on end-of-year spend or planning for the following year, MTI offers several different programs and services designed to work around companies’ ever-changing needs. From simpler small-batch friction welding jobs to more advanced machine upgrades, we have you covered.

Every business operates within specific financial constraints. That’s why, at Manufacturing Technology Inc. (MTI), we tailor solutions that align with your budget for optimal results. Our goal is to enhance profitability with manufacturing technologies that improve the efficiency of your company’s production process.

Seamlessly Scale Production with Contract Manufacturing Services

MTI is known for building state-of-the-art friction welders. However, did you know we also offer contract friction welding services for jobs that don’t justify their own dedicated machine? With global locations in the USA, UK, and India, our Manufacturing Services team can join your parts on any of our in-house machines. 

By utilizing a range of innovative technologies, we offer manufacturers the flexibility to maximize their budget with cost-effective solutions. You can partner with us as your one-stop shop for various processes within your production workflow. We can take your job from concept to completion, utilizing any combination of our value-added pre and post-weld processes. Our comprehensive manufacturing tools and services include the following:

• Weld Development: Tailored to optimize your specific materials and part geometry.
• CNC machining: Precision machining to meet your exact specifications to reduce errors and costs.
• Metallurgy: In-depth analysis to ensure the integrity and performance of your welds.
• Tooling: Custom tooling solutions designed for your unique applications.
• Heat treat: Enhancing the properties of your materials for optimal performance.
• Flash removal: Ensuring clean finishes on your welded parts.
• Ordering & shipping: Streamlined logistics to support your inventory, production timelines, and supply chain management.

Manufacturing Services can shorten the production process by having a supply of ready-made custom parts available. This is an ideal option if your company isn’t ready or able to invest in a machine right now – or if you already have an MTI-built friction welder and need extra support for increased volume or overflow. See our latest shop floor addition, the tri-mode Rotary friction welding machine that provides the best of Inertia and Direct Drive friction welding processes. 

You can learn more about the offerings and machines of Manufacturing Services here.

Machine Refurbishments For Reduced Investment Cost

Just like any other piece of equipment, after time, friction welders begin to show their age and eventually struggle to operate at peak performance.  Investing in a new machine is certainly an option. However, MTI also offers machine refurbishment services. This maintenance investment greatly helps extend the lifespan of your machine at a fraction of the cost of a brand-new welder for manufacturers. In short, you may not have to invest in a new machine if your current machine can still perform by replacing worn parts.

And, with the addition of our new MTInterface™ system condition monitoring and machine performance solution, a machine refurbishment could be the difference between good production and great production!

Many times, the “bones” of a machine may still be usable; they could just use a little help from updated equipment and more advanced technology.  Is your machine refurb-ready? Check out the five signs it’s time to refurbish your friction welder to reduce costs.

Upgrade Controls within Your Budget

Even if your existing friction welder appears to be mechanically sound and does not require a full refurbishment at this time, the shortcomings of its outdated controls systems may actually be costing money in the long run.

Did you know it’s actually more expensive to maintain a DOS-based friction welder than to upgrade the controls? In some cases, technicians are nearly impossible to find to work on this aging platform. Investing in a controls upgrade now will minimize the chance of a problem later, which could lead to a significant loss of productivity and lengthy downtime.

MTI recommends upgrading your DOS-based controls system to Windows. With a Windows upgrade, not only can you take advantage of a more stable and secure data system, but you can also take advantage of MTI’s Remote Access Package. With remote access, you can tap into MTI’s engineering expertise from anywhere in the world at the touch of a button. This technology lets us virtually step inside your machine, saving the time and money required to bring a trained technician to your facility.

What FWT Direct Drive Friction Welders Can Do for Manufacturers

If your demand or current machine status does not align with a refurb or contract friction welding, MTI is proud to introduce you to our FWT line of Direct Drive Rotary Friction Welders, which can provide you with a dedicated machine to fit your budget.

Our FWT machines provide consistent, quality welds at a practical price. Ranging from 5-ton to 125-ton, here’s what our standard FWT Direct Drive Friction Welders offer manufacturers:

Consistent, Higher Quality Welds  

Friction Welding produces joints of forged quality. This results in superior weld properties compared to more traditional processes, like MIG or TIG welding. FWT machines can come with fully or semi-automated systems, reducing operator errors and costs while increasing production. Many manufacturers can benefit from leaner and more efficient processes.

Improved Manufacturing Efficiency with Reduced Weld Cycles

Weld cycle production times can be reduced because Friction Welding processes are significantly faster than conventional welding methods. Joining times are so quick that most friction welds can be accomplished in just a few seconds.