STIRTEC's solutions & strengths
Your turnkey-partner in Friction Stir Welding - innovative, disruptive, ready to run
We set new standards and deliver complete turnkey solutions from a single source.Whether it's a standard task or a complex challenge, Stirtec creates genuine competitive advantages through innovative approaches and disruptive custom solutions. Each solution is precisely tailored to your components, production goals, and the specific requirements of your industry. The result: solutions that deliver not only technical excellence but also measurable economic value. As a turnkey partner, we accompany you every step of the way – from the initial idea through concept development and prototyping to successful series production. We contribute our comprehensive and long-standing technological expertise, which we specifically apply to your application. Combined with our innovative strength and practical experience, this ensures that we do not just develop solutions – we make them work reliably in real production environments.
Our commitment is to deliver the highest precision and uncompromising quality – qualities that make the decisive difference, especially in the railway industry. To achieve this, we offer a broad portfolio: from high-performance friction stir welding machines to customized tools and fixtures, as well as comprehensive services covering all aspects of friction stir welding. Everything from a single source, perfectly matched and ready for integration into your production. And because reliability in series production is not optional but essential, we provide full service and support. With our 24-hour assistance – both remote and on-site – you can rely on us at any time. This ensures that your processes remain stable, your equipment stays operational, and your production runs predictably and efficiently.
In short: With Stirtec, you have a partner at your side who not only delivers, but also takes responsibility – for innovation, quality, and your long-term competitiveness.
High-performance welding that combines quality and cost efficiency
Invest in performance that pays off.
Stirtec sets new benchmarks in friction stir welding performance and process speed – and our customers benefit in every respect. Because maximum process efficiency directly translates into lower investment costs and sustainably reduced operating costs.
We don’t just supply individual welding systems – we deliver complete turnkey solutions: from compact, high-performance FSW machines to fully automated and interlinked production lines that can be seamlessly integrated into your manufacturing process. Each system combines top performance, process stability, and maximum efficiency in a complete solution tailored to your individual requirements. Right from the development phase, we focus on three key factors: process functionality, high system availability, and maximum productivity. Thanks to our patented RapidStir® technology, we achieve the highest welding speeds on the market – while maintaining uncompromising quality. For our customers, this means shorter cycle times, fewer machines for the same production volume, and significantly leaner automation. The result: substantially lower capital expenditures and greater flexibility for efficient production planning.
Know-HOW in the railway industry
Experience that builds trust.
The demands of the railway industry are as diverse as they are challenging: Side walls, roof and floor panels, bogies, vehicle body longitudinal and transverse beams, battery boxes – each component presents its own challenges in terms of strength, tightness, crash safety and precision. To succeed in this field, you need more than just a single process – you need a deep industry expertise. We bring precisely this know-how. For many years, we have worked closely with leading railway vehicle manufacturers understanding the high-quality standards and processes of the industry. Our solutions are proven in practice, designed for series production, and meet the quality requirement that are essential in safety-critical applications. With us, you can be confident: you have a partner who speaks your language, understands your challenges, and reliably brings your projects into series production.
Tool competence
Precision that makes the difference.
In the railway vehicle industry, the right tool design and material selection determine strength, reproducibility, and ultimately the cost-effectiveness of the entire process. In tool design, a matter of hundredths of a millimeter often decides between success and scrap, and standard solutions quickly reach their limits. This is exactly where our strength lies: Based on many years of FSW expertise, deep material know-how, and state-of-the-art metrology, we develop and manufacture tools for friction stir welding (Stirtec MaXstir® tool program) that deliver long-lasting performance and are immediately ready for use. Our experience shows: only when the tool and process are perfectly matched, stable welds, the highest quality, and maximum process reliability can be guaranteed.
Process competence
Because consistency matters.
In the railway industry, achieving a good result once is not enough – it must be reproducible every day and across every shift. Fluctuating results or unstable processes not only cost time and money, but can also jeopardize entire supply chains. This is precisely where our strength lies: We deliver reproducible quality and high process stability you need for your series production. Using state-of-the-art technologies and many years of experience, we ensure that every weld is as reliable as the last – consistent, traceable, and measurable. You can rely on your production running smoothly and on delivering exactly what your customers expect: uncompromising quality.
Quality software STIRlytics
Real-time control, documentation and analysis of process data.
Integrated as standard in all our welding systems, STIRlytics gives you full control over your FSW processes at any time. The software is a central tool and enables real-time monitoring and visualization of all welding and machine parameters by continuously analyzing measurement data and by instantly identifying deviations or optimization opportunities. Potential issues thus become visible during the process and can be corrected immediately before they affect component quality. Furthermore, the software ensures complete traceability of every single part: welding data, machine parameters, tool and part numbers are automatically documented and archived for each weld in a report within seconds, meeting the highest standards for documentation and audit compliance. STIRlytics goes one step further: The latest generation enables setpoint-actual comparisons and envelope curves of force profiles and visualizes the current welding path directly on the component. Any deviations or anomalies are clearly highlighted to the operator on the IPC – including visual illustration in the affected area. This allows targeted preventive measures to be initiated immediately, ensuring both quality and productivity.
With STIRlytics, your production becomes not only more transparent, but also smarter and more economical.
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