Apparatus and method for friction stir welding of high strength materials, and articles made therefrom
US7032800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K20/22
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for friction stir welding, a weld tool for friction stir welding, and a method for making a weld tool for friction stir welding are presented. The weld tool comprises a tungsten-based refractory material. A method for manufacturing an article, where the method comprises providing the apparatus for friction stir welding, and the article produced by this method are also presented.
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