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Method and device for joining metal elements

US8961129B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MTU Aero Engines AG · DE

Inventors

Herbert Hanrieder · Hohenkammer, DE
Alexander Gindorf · Markt Indersdorf, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 14, 2007
Grant date	Feb 24, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 21, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB23K2101/001
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for connecting metallic components, in particular components of a gas turbine, including: corresponding connecting surfaces of the components being connected by means of inductive HF pressure welding, and that during or after a sufficiently great heating of the connecting surfaces, the first component is moved by a definite path toward the second component, and is pressed against it and held there.

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