Micro-welding using a three-dimensional printer
US11845227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2041 |
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- 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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