Laser welding process
US7858900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/12
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a method of making a component from first and second parts which are joined in a welding process wherein a laser beam is transmitted in a direction from a laser source and at least partly into a gap. The gap is made between edges of the component, and to enable a faster laser welding process, the laser has a focus point size which is at least of the size of the gap. To enable better control of the width of the gap, the invention further provides a method and components wherein one part is formed with a neck which extends into a complementary socket of the other part to prepare the parts for the welding process. The invention in particular concerns welding of brass.
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