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Internal mandrel used in an operation of butt joining two lengths of tubing by welding

US4493966A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 1982
Grant dateJan 15, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K37/0531
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An internal mandrel (22) cooperating in the operation of joining two successive lengths of tubing by welding, and it is characterized in that this mandrel comprises zones (25, 26, 27) separated longitudinally and serving respectively for matching, welding, and welding checking, and means of displacement of the mandrel (22) by a step, enabling the latter to present the said zones in succession in front of one and the same working station.

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