Method and apparatus for laser welding elongated workpieces
US8334477B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/045
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Weld seams that vary in height along the lengths of a pair of workpieces are produced using at least one laser weld head mounted for vertical and rotary movements to accommodate differences in the vertical heights and contours of seam lines along which the weld seams are to be formed.
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