The finite element software virtua RFW is the world’s first simulation tool being able to map the complex physics of the rotary friction welding process (RFW) in a predictive way. With the aid of this software the RFW process is modeled by entering the geometry data of the parent parts and clamping jigs, physical properties of the involved materials and the machine and process parameters. Numerous experimental studies and applications of the software have proven the very good validity of the simulation results, being expressed by an excellent correlation of process parameter runs, plastic deformation shapes and temperature cycles between the simulation and application.

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The  software virtua RFW assists you in 

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• in understanding your RFW processes,

• working out suitable and innovative designs of the weld parts
  in particular their joint geometry,

• studying the effect of the process parameters on the weld
  process and performance,

• discovering potential failure modes and quality lacks very early
  in the product development process,

• developing new process variants and technologies and

• illustrating and documenting your friction welding processes.

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We continuously improve and develop virtua RFW further, modify it with respect to your requirements and offer services and consultancy for your applications.

 

Get in  contact  with us for more information about the software and ways of testing and using it in your organization!