High-strength steels such as HARDOX® and DP1000: Due to the extremely high strength of the material, there is not enough displacement to form a proper collar.
Optimize your production process: replace rivets, weld nuts and press nuts.
In metalworking, the goal is clear: deliver high-quality, durable products while reducing time and labour costs. Traditional fastening methods often slow production down due to missed inserts, rework, and unreliable connections.
But what if you could revolutionise your process, eliminate errors, and consistently deliver results that exceed your customers’ expectations?
Hardened steel (e.g. hardened 16MnCr5, hardened C45M): The material is too hard and causes excessive tool wear. Not suitable without special pre-processing. Contact us to discuss the possibilities.
High-strength steels such as HARDOX® and DP1000: Due to the extremely high strength of the material, there is not enough displacement to form a proper collar.
If you want to add frictiondrilling to your production process, it’s important to know that the frictiondrill alone isn’t enough. A few essential accessories are crucial to achieve the best results.
Flowdrill accessories also help extend tool life and improve the quality of your holes. To make things easy, we’ve created a complete Starter Set, packed in a striking red case. It includes everything you need to start frictiondrilling right away. The Starter Set is suitable for CNC machines, tube lasers, and pillar drill machines.
Yes. Flowdrill supports the integration of friction drilling into drill presses, CNC machines, robot cells, and custom-designed production cells.Our team has experience with on-site integrations and can help evaluate the application, define the correct tool setup, and advise on key process requirements such as spindle speed, feed rate, clamping, lubrication, and machine stability.
This helps engineers implement friction drilling as a reliable production process, whether in a drill press, an existing CNC machine, an automated robot cell, or a purpose-built production system. For certain applications, on-site visits, integration support, and additional technical guidance may also be possible.
Yes, Flowdrill can be excellently integrated into automated production processes, including robotic welding environments. We actively support customers with this and maintain strong relationships with experienced machine builders, including those in the automotive industry.
In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, time is money. Traditional techniques like riveting, welding or press-fit nuts often fall short:
You need a fast, durable, and error-proof solution that boosts efficiency without compromising on quality.
Why choose Flowdrill?
Our chipless thermal drilling technology uses the base material itself to create strong, thread-ready connections, no additional fasteners or welding required. With Flowdrill, you benefit from:
Streamline your production, cut waste, and deliver consistent, high-performance results.
Flowdrill’s process is designed for precision and flexibility. Whether you’re working with steel, stainless steel, aluminium or other alloys, our technology enables efficient, accurate drilling across various applications:
Imagine a production process that lowers your costs, minimises errors, and consistently exceeds customer expectations.
Produce more with fewer resources. Friction drilling reduces cycle times and helps you meet deadlines with ease.
Friction drilling joints often outperform traditional methods like rivets and press-fit nuts in both strength and reliability.
Eliminate unnecessary waste and hardware. Friction drilling optimises your use of raw material, contributing to a more sustainable operation.
Friction drilling can reduce fastening costs by up to 85% compared to conventional techniques.
“One of the biggest benefits of thermal drilling is the smooth finish on our products. The material is formed inward, creating a completely flush surface with no protruding nuts. Customers no longer complain about grinding marks—they just want to know how we get such a beautiful finish.”
– Matthew Carter, Production & Programming Specialist at StairSupplies
Step 1: Request a Free Sample
See the results of Flowdrill firsthand. We’ll send you a sample block so you can experience the precision and quality firsthand.
Step 2: Speak with Our Experts
Our team will support you through every stage of implementation, ensuring smooth integration.
Step 3: Transform Your Production Process
Enjoy faster output, fewer errors, and outstanding results for your customers.
