Sonic Welding Metal parts?

[mantd6]

I have some machined parts I want fixed together is there a method using a sonic welder like you can with plastic?
Do we have anything like this at the maker space?

I don’t know if this is even a thing, but just curious what would be a good way to fix two parts together.

Thanks,
Mark

[kbraby]

I’ve never seen sonic welding for metals. Can’t see how it would remotely be possible. Usually your have to plan to weld, or bolt, or set screw onto a shaft, or otherwise plan for a mechanical or weld connection.

[mantd6]

ok thank you, i appreciate the response.

[Photomancer]

Ditto, only plastics.

[David_Steele]

Friction Stir Welding

Stir friction welding is still real in its infancy as far as welding processes and their applications go. Aerospace, mostly the space part, is really the only industry that has used it significantly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3pOe8gk0Jo So not old news just slowly developing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction_stir_welding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF1mOTsYB0Q

[jast]

There appears to be sonic or “ultrasonic” welding out there, but we have nothing like it @ DMS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4Pj5fd-AK4

There are some service listed in Dallas area which appear to offer sonic welding of metals and plastics:
http://www.thomasnet.com/northern-texas/ultrasonic-welding-services-93621100-1.html