Assemblies and devices with a metal base, a metal cover, and a friction stir weld, precursors thereof, and related friction stir welding methods
US10566032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/36
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described are devices and assemblies (e.g., precursors to a devices) that include a friction stir weld or a joint useful for forming a friction stir weld, the devices containing two metal components that form the joint at which the friction stir weld can be produced, as well as methods for producing a devices, assembly, joints, or friction stir weld as described.
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