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Friction stir welding tool and related methods

US10596658B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2018
Grant dateMar 24, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C38/52
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described are enclosures that include a friction stir weld, including electronic device enclosures, and precursors thereof, that contain a base and a cover that in an assembled condition form a joint at which a friction stir weld can be produced, as well as methods for producing a friction stir weld at a joint of such an assembly.

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