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Component having weld seam and method for producing a weld seam

US9421639B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft · DE
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. · DE

Inventors

Bernd Burbaum · Falkensee, DE
Selim Mokadem · Koblenzer Straße, DE
Norbert Pirch · Aachen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 18, 2013
Grant date	Aug 23, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 20, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T428/12389
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

During welding, frequently cracks develop at the end of the weld seam. A method is provided in which the power is reduced at the end of the weld seam, reducing the development of cracks. For the method, a welding appliance is used wherein the welding appliance may be a laser.

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