Friction Welding Market Size, Share, Growth and Industry Analysis by Type (Linear Friction Welding, Rotary Friction Welding, Stir Friction Welding) By Application (Aerospace, Automotive, Shipbuilding, Railways, And Others), Covid-19 Impact, Latest Trends, Segmentation, Driving Factors, Restraining Factors, Key Industry Players, Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2033

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FRICTION WELDING MARKET REPORT OVERVIEW

The global friction welding market size was valued at approximately USD 0.87 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 1.3 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period.

Friction welding is a solid-state welding process. It generates heat a lot of heat mainly through mechanical friction. This mechanical friction is generated between workpiece, which are in relative motion to one other with the addition of a lateral force called upset. This force is used for displacing and fusing the materials.

Many new developments have created growth opportunities for the market growth. Rotary friction welding machines can be fully automated. They also have an automatic loading and unloading system that comes along with a robot arm. This can be considered as the latest trend in the market.

As the market is highly dynamic, the factors that support the growth of the market keep on changing. The increasing application of these welding machines in construction as well as the electrical market is driving the growth of the market. These factors have contributed in the global friction welding market growth.

COVID-19 impact: Unavailability of Required Materials for Friction Welding Decreased the Market Growth

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden spike in CAGR is attributable to the market's growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

The pandemic of COVID-19 completely changed dynamics of world. There was financial instability everywhere. The lockdowns and strict social distancing norms made the functioning of all the industries much more difficult. Friction welding machines are used for welding different types of joints like lap joint, butt joint, fillet joint, multiple lap joint, T butt joint and many more. To weld all these joints different types of motor shafts, engines and other equipments are utilized. These equipments were not available during the pandemic, and it became very difficult the manufacturing of any products bringing down the global friction welding market share.

LATEST TRENDS

"Specialized Lines of Friction Welding Machines to Increase the Market Growth"

The latest trend that can be seen in the market currently is the introduction of specialized lines of friction welding machines. The two specialized lines of friction welding machines include CNC rotary friction welding machines, and hydraulic welding machines. Rotary friction welding machines can be fully automated. They also have an automatic loading and unloading system that comes along with a robot arm. The poka-yoke mistakes can be easily detected with the assistance of measuring and monitoring the friction welded tube lengths. These are monitored during the process when they are arranged in set lengths. These are the newest innovations in the market.

FRICTION WELDING MARKET SEGMENTATION

• By Type:

The market can be divided on the basis of type into the following segments:

Linear friction welding, rotary friction welding, stir friction welding. The linear friction segment is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period.

• By Application:

Classification based on application into the following segment:

Aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, railways, and others. The aerospace segment is predicted to dominate the market during the research period.

DRIVING FACTORS

"Increasing Use of Friction Welding Machines in Construction and Electric Components to Fasten the Market Growth"

Friction welding is a process that is very commonly used during construction and during electrical procedures. The increasing application of these welding machines in construction, as well as the electrical market, is driving the growth of the market. Hydraulic piston rods, track rollers, cable connectors, motor shafts, battery cables, track roller bushings, hydraulic pump pistons, drill pipes, steel balls, valve bodies, bolts, T shaped bars are some of the components that are manufactured with the help of friction welding. This can become one of the major factors driving market growth.

"High Dependency of Automotives on The Friction Welding Process to Propel the Market Growth "

Friction welding is not only implemented in the electric and construction industries. It also has a great demand from the automotive market. The increasing dependency of automotive manufacturing on welding creates a lucrative growth opportunity for the market.

Some of the friction welding products from the automotive sector include torque convertors, electric battery connectors, drive shafts, shock absorber rods, rare axle shafts, brake pistons, compressor pistons, propeller shafts, and many more. These components are very much required for the construction of automobiles. The increasing use of friction welding is helping in the growth of the global friction welding market.

RESTRAINING FACTOR

"Limited Use of Friction Welding to Bring Down the Market Growth"

Friction welding is used in the automotive and construction market but it is limited only to certain parts or certain types of equipments. This process is mostly used for round bars and the same cross- sections. It is also limited mostly to angular flat butt joints. The cost involved in setting up friction welding is very high. A work piece has to be developed before the friction welding process, and this is very difficult. Non-forgeable materials cannot be welded. Small machine parts are compatible with this process, however large parts cannot be used under this method. This can be a major restraining factor the market growth.

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FRICTION WELDING MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

"Europe to Dominate the Market in the Upcoming Years"

Europe is the region that is dominating the market during the forecast period. It covers more than one-fourth of the market. North America is close in competition with Europe and can overtake the market during the forecast period. A lot of factors have contributed to the development of market in Europe. Construction industry is highly flourishing in the European region. Many direct jobs are built up with the construction industry. The GDP has also increased with this. As the construction industry is experiencing a tremendous growth, the implementation of friction welding is high. This is driving the market growth in Europe.

Key Industry Players

"Leading Players adopt Acquisition Strategies to Stay Competitive "

Several players in the market are using acquisition strategies to build their business portfolio and strengthen their market position. In addition, partnerships and collaborations are among the common strategies adopted by companies. Key market players are making R&D investments to bring advanced technologies and solutions to the market.

List Of Top Friction Welding Companies

• KUKA (Germany)
• Izumi Machine`(Japan)
• Branson (Emerson)
• ESAB (U.S.)
• MTI (Thailand)
• Grenzebach Maschinenban GmbH (Germany)

Report Coverage

The report provides an insight into the industry from both the demand and supply sides. Further, it also gives information on the impact of COVID-19 on the market, the driving and the restraining factors along with the regional insights. Market dynamic forces during the forecast period have also been discussed for the better understanding of the market situations