Linear friction welding apparatus and method
US7624907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K20/1205
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A linear friction welding head apparatus for dual axis forging, the apparatus including three sets of orthogonal actuators for providing X-, Y-, and Z-planes of apparatus movement for providing Y-axis oscillation, a first forge load along a first forge axis, and a second forge load along a second forge axis. A method for dual axis forging for welding including providing a welding head for applying first and second forge loads along X- and Z-forge axes to weld at more than one interface. The forge loads may be applied at right angles to each other and have magnitudes corresponding to weld interface length.
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