Method for forming materials
US7597236B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K20/128
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A material-forming tool and a method for forming a material are described including a shank portion; a shoulder portion that releasably engages the shank portion; a pin that releasably engages the shoulder portion, wherein the pin defines a passageway; and a source of a material coupled in material flowing relation relative to the pin and wherein the material-forming tool is utilized in methodology that includes providing a first material; providing a second material, and placing the second material into contact with the first material; and locally plastically deforming the first material with the material-forming tool so as mix the first material and second material together to form a resulting material having characteristics different from the respective first and second materials.
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