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Welding shield gas and welding method

US7208695B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2004
Grant dateApr 24, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2103/05
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A welding shield gas comprising an inert gas and nitrogen gas, where the concentration of the nitrogen gas is 1 to 95 vol %; or comprising an inert gas and a helium gas, where the concentration of the helium gas is 35 to 95 vol %; or comprising an inert gas, nitrogen gas, and a helium gas, wherein the concentration of the nitrogen gas is not less than 1 vol % and less than 65 vol % and the concentration of the helium gas is 35 to 95 vol %. This shield gas can be used in the non-consumable electrode arc welding of a welded material consisting of stainless steel.

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