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Method and apparatus for weld joining pipe sections

US5624067A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 1995
Grant dateApr 29, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2101/06
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for groove weld joining pipe sections along a rotating preform having a circumferential groove thereon along which the preformed adjoining pipe sections are located to form a weld in the joining area and a underbead in the groove of the preform to thus weld together the pipe sections.

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