Process control method
US8777089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C66/944
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is disclosed for controlling a process in which a component 4 is moved relative to another component 6 such that at least one of the components 4, 6 experiences a reduction in magnitude in at least one dimension. Such processes may include for example friction welding. The method comprises monitoring energy input to the process and adjusting an input parameter for the process based on the monitored energy input. The monitoring of energy input is performed before any reduction in component magnitude has begun to take place.
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