Post by FOOKE GmbH

Welding T-stringers onto curved outer skin panels using Friction Stir Welding (FSW). ⚡ What happens to the rocket panels after milling and bending? They get their solid backbone! Our FOOKE FSW50 system takes on the next decisive process step for a leading New Space pioneer in Long Beach. It welds T-stringers for structural stiffening onto the already pre-curved outer skin segments with the highest precision. Given the extreme loads on launch vehicles, the FSW process offers unmatched advantages over conventional welding methods: * Outstanding mechanical properties: The weld seam achieves nearly the strength of the base material — essential for rocket launch * No weld preparation required: The production of V/X bevels or steps is no longer necessary * Zero weld defects: The material does not melt, physically eliminating typical defects such as porosity or hot cracking * Minimal distortion: Thanks to the low process temperature, the shape of the outer skin remains precisely within tolerance * Economical & clean: As no expensive filler materials are required, the process is highly efficient and reproducible * Seam tracking and inspection systems: Seam following and monitoring throughout the welding process 👇 See for yourselves what aerospace manufacturing looks like. #FrictionStirWelding #FSW #AerospaceEngineering #FOOKE #Welding #RocketManufacturing #SpaceTech #MechanicalEngineering #StringerWelding #AerospaceManufacturing