Expandable mandrel for use in friction stir welding
US8550326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/06
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mandrel that provides a counter-force to the pressure exerted on the outside of a pipe or other arcuate surface by a friction stir welding tool, wherein the mandrel is expandable through the use of a wedge, and wherein the mandrel enables multiple friction stir welding heads to simultaneously perform welding on the arcuate surface.
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