System and Method of Friction Welding a Workpiece

摘要

A system and method of friction welding a workpiece. A curl forming die may be disposed proximate a first part and a second part. The curl forming die may form a curl that is generated when the first part is friction welded to the second part.

主权项

1. A method of friction welding a workpiece comprising:
positioning a curl forming die proximate a first part and a second part; and friction welding the first part to the second part such that a first curl is generated proximate the first part and a second curl is generated proximate the second part, wherein the first curl and the second curl are formed by the curl forming die during friction welding.