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Friction stir welding tool having a scroll-free concentric region

US8016179B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2006
Grant dateSep 13, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K20/1255
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A friction stir welding tool having a shoulder section with a scroll pattern that terminates prior to the edge or boundary of the shoulder section to create a scroll-free concentric surface area.

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