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Metal member quality improving method by spot welding

US5494539A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 1994
Grant dateFeb 27, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21D2221/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

By applying spot welding along a crack which has occurred in an austenitic stainless steel structure without use of welding material so that spot welds are connected, melting and solidifying of the crack can be achieved, thereby to provide a metal structure which is rich with delta ferrite of the austenitic stainless steel structure or prevent propagation of the crack by enclosing it into the interior of the austenitic stainless steel structure.

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