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Friction stir welding

US5813592A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 1996
Grant dateSep 29, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C66/836
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of friction welding for joining of members and more particularly to so-called friction stir welding based on a relative rubbing movement between a probe of harder material and members to be joined. The present invention also is directed to an improved tool to be applied in the friction welding process.

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