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Synopsis

The global market for Friction Welding Machine was estimated to be worth US$ 651 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 924 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Friction Welding Machine cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.

Friction Welding Machine is a type of machine which uses friction welding technology to work. Traditionally, friction welding is carried out by moving one component relative to the other along a common interface, while applying a compressive force across the joint. The friction heating generated at the interface softens both components, and when they become plasticised the interface material is extruded out of the edges of the joint so that clean material from each component is left along the original interface. The relative motion is then stopped, and a higher final compressive force may be applied before the joint is allowed to cool. The key to friction welding is that no molten material is generated, the weld being formed in the solid state.

In 2024, global Friction Welding Machine production reached approximately 2,500 units, with an average global market price of around US$ 240,000/unit.

The global friction welding machine market, covering rotary friction welding (RFW), linear friction welding (LFW), and friction stir welding (FSW) technologies, holds strong growth potential driven by the rising demand for high-strength, defect-free, and energy-efficient solid-state joining solutions in industries where conventional fusion welding falls short, including aerospace, automotive, railway, oil & gas, energy, heavy machinery, and medical device manufacturing; aerospace applications are expanding rapidly, with LFW enabling the production of complex titanium and nickel alloy blisks and other high-value components for jet engines, while RFW and FSW are increasingly used in automotive manufacturing to join lightweight aluminum, copper, and dissimilar metals for improved fuel efficiency and electrification; in rail transport, FSW and RFW are replacing traditional arc welding for better fatigue resistance in rolling stock and track components; in energy and oilfield sectors, friction welding is vital for turbine shafts, drill pipes, and heat exchanger components that operate in extreme conditions; the market is further supported by sustainability trends, as friction welding offers lower energy consumption, reduced material waste, and minimal need for filler materials compared with fusion welding, aligning with global carbon reduction targets; technological advances such as automated process control, real-time monitoring, hybrid welding systems, and the integration of Industry 4.0 analytics are increasing productivity and reducing defect rates, making these machines more attractive for high-volume and high-precision production; emerging economies in Asia-Pacific, particularly China and India, are scaling up adoption due to industrial upgrading, while Europe and North America remain leaders in aerospace, defense, and specialized manufacturing applications; despite high capital costs and the need for skilled operators posing short-term adoption barriers, ongoing R&D, growing application diversity, and strong end-user partnerships are expected to drive robust double-digit growth over the next decade, solidifying friction welding as a critical enabler of advanced manufacturing.

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Friction Welding Machine, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Friction Welding Machine by region & country, by Type, and by Application.

The Friction Welding Machine market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Units) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Friction Welding Machine.

Market Segmentation

By Company

• KUKA
• Izumi Machine
• Branson (Emerson)
• MTI
• Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH
• Nova-Tech Engineering
• Bielomatik
• FOOKE GmbH
• PaR Systems
• Aerospace Engineering Equipment
• Crest Group
• Beijing FSW
• Changchun CNC Machine
• General Tool Company
• Sooncable
• Dukane
• ETA
• Jiangsu Ruicheng Machinery
• Guangzhou Risong
• Sakae Industries
• U-Jin Tech
• Nitto Seiki
• Gatwick
• Keber

Segment by Type

• Linear Friction Welding
• Rotary Friction Welding
• Stir Friction Welding

Segment by Application

• Aerospace and Defence
• Automotive
• Shipbuilding
• General Machine Manufacturing
• Others

Segment by Region

• North America: United States, Canada, and Mexico
• Europe: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific: China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Rest of MEA
• Latin America: Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of Latin America

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