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Apparatus and method for friction stir welding of high strength materials, and articles made therefrom

US7337940B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2006
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2026

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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 doped tungsten. 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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