Methods for counteracting rebounding effects during solid state resistance welding of dissimilar materials
US10717145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/26
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a multi-segment device, such as an intravascular guide wire. The multi-segment device includes an elongate first portion comprising a first metallic material, an elongate second portion comprising a different metallic material, the first and second elongate portions being directly joined together end to end by a solid-state weld, and a heat affected zone surrounding an interface of the weld where the first and second portions are joined together, wherein the heat affected zone has an average thickness of less than about 0.20 mm.
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