Friction welding enclosure
US8336755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/04
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A weld enclosure and welding apparatus including a weld enclosure. Also a method of welding. The apparatus has first and second opposed tooling faces adapted to receive and hold respective first and second weld elements. The weld enclosure comprises a housing that allows relative movement between the weld elements and a change in a physical dimension of at least one of the weld elements. The weld enclosure also comprises locating means for locating the housing relative to the welding apparatus and includes heating means.
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