Welding method and apparatus therefor
US8853594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K28/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for welding a component to fill a groove therein. The method entails simultaneously projecting an electric arc and at least first and second laser beams into the groove. The electric arc melts and deposits a filler material in the groove while the first and second laser beams are projected onto opposite first and second walls, respectively, of the groove. The axis of each of the first and second laser beams is oriented at an acute angle relative to the respective wall thereof.
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