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Filler wire for laser-welding aluminum alloy member, method of welding aluminum alloy member by using the filler wire, and welded-aluminum alloy member produced by using the filler wire

US6548191B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2001
Grant dateApr 15, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2951
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A filler wire for laser-welding an aluminum alloy is described, which comprises a base material of Aluminum-Silicon based alloy and a flux of Aluminum-Potassium-Fluorine-based composition. The amount of the flux in the base material is greater than 0 (zero) wt. % and less than approximately 1.0 wt. %.

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