Welding and deburring system with cryogenic cooling
US11660700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K20/26
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A welding and deburring system is provided for joining first and second work pieces to one another. The system includes a friction stir welding tool for joining the first and second work pieces to one another at a weld. The system further includes a deburring tool attached to the friction stir welding tool and removing a material flash generated at the weld. The system further includes one or more nozzles disposed in a fixed position relative to the friction stir welding tool, with the nozzles directing a cryogenic fluid to at least one of the friction stir welding tool, the deburring tool, the first work piece, the second work piece, and the weld.
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