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Device for laser welding inside a tubular element

US5006268A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 1990
Grant dateApr 9, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K26/282
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

During welding, the position of the mirror (37) reflecting the laser beam is controlled by a sensor (40) resting on the tubular element (M) to be welded. Application to the sleeve coupling of the tubes of steam generators of pressurized water nuclear reactors.

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