Modular friction welding head and associated systems and methods
US8408443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/12
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Modular friction welding heads and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A friction welding system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a carrier fixture positioned to carry a workpiece, a head support positioned proximate to the carrier fixture, and a modular friction welding head releasably carried by the head support. At least one of the carrier fixture and the head support can have a guide structure with a constrained motion path positioned to guide relative motion between the modular friction welding head and the carrier fixture. A controller can be operatively coupled to the modular friction welding head and programmed with instructions to control the operation of the friction welding head.
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