Friction stir welding device
US7748592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K37/0217
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A friction stir welding device for welding an article by means of a welding tool, includes: a tool holding section configured to hold the welding tool and rotate round a predetermined reference axial line; rotation driving unit configured to drive the tool holding section to rotate round the reference axial line; movement driving unit configured to drive the tool holding section to move along the reference axial line; and a car body loaded with the tool holding section, the rotation driving unit and the movement driving unit, the car body being configured to travel above or below the article.
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