Down the Line: Friction Heat Welds Aluminum Car Parts
Mazda Motor Corp. claims it has developed the world’s first process for joining aluminum body parts using friction heat.
Mazda Motor Corp. (Hiroshima, Japan) claims it has developed the world’s first process for joining aluminum body parts using friction heat. The friction stir welding technology was first used to assemble the hood and rear doors of the new Mazda RX-8, a four-door, four-seat sports car.