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Process for seam welding an overlapping sheet-metal seam

US5622637A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 1995
Grant dateApr 22, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2101/04
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a seam welding process for overlapping sheets, in particular for welding can bodies, the welding force is momentarily reduced upon each insertion of a can body between the welding rollers. This keeps the welding pressure constant even at the start of a can body. In this way the power input to the sheet can be kept constant even at the start of a can body, and the weld quality even at the start of a can body satisfies requirements.

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