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Method and apparatus for connecting two metallic workpieces together

US6053392A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 1997
Grant dateApr 25, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2017

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 together, the pieces are butted together to form a butt joint and are joined to one another in the region of the butt joint. During this operation, the workpieces 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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