Method and device for producing pipes
US6417482B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K26/262
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A number of tubes that are about to be welded, or have already been welded, are positioned on a table. The seam of each tube is welded by a laser welding unit. While one tube is being welded, it is possible to load the other positions of the table with tubes for welding and/or to unload tubes that have already been welded. This makes it possible to obtain optimum utilization of the laser welding unit. A sensor is used to detect the positioning of the welding edges and a tube is rotated if necessary to properly position the tube for welding.
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