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Method and apparatus for connecting two metallic workpieces together

US5878944A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1996
Grant dateMar 9, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2101/18
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a process for joining two metallic workpieces (1.1,1.2) together, the pieces are butted together to form a butt joint (2) and are joined to one another in the region of the butt joint (2). During this operation, the workpieces (1.1,1.2) are subjected to a magnetic attraction force at one side, and can be subjected to holddown pressure on the opposite side.

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