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Micro-welding using a three-dimensional printer

US11845227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2020
Grant dateDec 19, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/25
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A three-dimensional (3D) printer is configured to introduce a liquid metal onto a first part and a second part while the first part and the second part are in contact with one another. The liquid metal subsequently solidifies to join the first part and the second part together to produce an assembly.

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