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Method and apparatus for forming welded rings

US4837418A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 1987
Grant dateJun 6, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2101/30
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A welding machine for welding opposed ends of a forming blank using a micro plasma welding device. The blank formed into a ring and the ends of the ring are clamped in an opposed manner and welded. The next blank to be formed is clamped prior to completion of ejection of the preceding welded ring.

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