Methods and apparatus for welding work pieces having dissimilar compositions
US10500672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/18
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The example methods and apparatus reduce and/or eliminate adverse effects of welding work pieces having dissimilar compositions. An example method includes depositing a first weld layer on a first end of a first work piece. The first work piece has a first content of a metallic element and the first weld layer has a second content of the metallic element higher than the first content. The example method includes depositing a second weld layer between the first weld layer and a second end of a second work piece to couple the first work piece to the second work piece. The second weld layer has a third content of the metallic element higher than the second content, and the second work piece has a fourth content of the metallic element higher than the first content.
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