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Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions
At Flowdrill, we know the Friction drilling process may prompt questions. To help, we've gathered and answered the top 5 most frequently asked questions. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting out with friction drilling, this information will help you move forward. We hope to enhance your knowledge and alleviate any uncertainties you may have. 1. What is Flowdrill used for? Flowdrill friction drilling provides a robust and reliable method for creating strong...
Steps to Remove and Replace a Loose or Slipped Rivet Nut
Chipless process: Chip, Burrs and Swarf free with Friction Drilling
The unique benefits of not having any chips, burrs and swarfs! Friction drilling is a drilling technique that minimizes material loss and does not create chips, shavings, or burrs. The Flowdrill friction drilling process forms the material around the friction drill. Unlike traditional fastening methods that generate burrs and shavings through drilling. This can be seen clearly in the video below. With Friction Drilling, more than three times the thickness of the original material is locally...
Flowdrill Meets EUROCODE 3 Standards
The Steel Construction Institute (SCI) has incorporated Flowdrill into its EUROCODE 3 manual. Why you should choose Friction Drilling over using an expansion or hollow bolt? In the construction industry, structures were traditionally built on-site, using expansion bolts to create strong connections to hollow sections. However, with the growth of modular construction and increased factory work, Friction Drilling allows you to use only the parent material to create reliable connections. This approach offers several benefits...
Flowdrill: The Original Flowdrill Technology
Authenticity Since 1923 Flowdrill is not just any Frictiondrill manufacturer, it is the original manufacturer of friction drills. The foundation for this revolutionary technique was laid in Southern France as early as 1923. Jan Claude de Valliere was the first to see the potential of using friction heat to drill holes in thin sheet metal. However, due to limitations in material and technology at the time, the development wasn't fully realized until nearly 60 years...
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