Method and apparatus for joining metals using self-piercing rivets with preheating
US8234770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/5191
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for joining elements together, the method comprising the steps of: positioning the elements relative to one another; enhancing the formability of at least a portion of at least one of the elements using a laser; and joining the elements together using a mechanical fastening method.
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