Extruded Shapes for Flash Butt Welded Engine Rings

Photos Courtesy of:The Defontaine Group

Nantes, France

Extruded Shapes for Engine Rings

Profilés

Forming of Ring from Extrusion

CroquageRing Forming (continued)

SoudageRing Forming(continued)

SoudageButt Welding of Extrusion

(courtesy of Defontaine Group)

Flash Material after Welding

TournageFinish Machine and Trim

FLASH BUTT WELDED ENGINE RINGS

Manufacturing Flash Butt Welded Rings from Extrusions

• Reduced material usage

• Near-net profiles = Reduced fabrication time

• Design changes are easily made