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Process and head for laser working in a tube

US5117086A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 27, 1990
Grant dateMay 26, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K26/1464
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The head (1) for laser working in centered in the tube (2) by two open circular brushes. The laser working is performed under the protection of a primary gas emerging through the window (5) for passage of the laser beam and of a secondary gas circulating axially between the head and the tube (2). The invention is used in the socket fitting of the tubes of the steam generators of pressurized-water nuclear reactors.

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