Welding a joint
US9586282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/08
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods for welding a joint are disclosed herein. One example of the method involves welding the joint between two workpieces. Energy is focused onto the joint to weld the joint. The focus of the energy moves relative to the joint. A vaporized material is displaced from a keyhole created by the welding. The vaporized material is vaporized by the energy. A pool of molten material is formed adjacent the keyhole during operation of the energy at the joint. The pool of molten material is manipulated by displacing a portion of the molten material from a near end of the pool and from lateral sides of the pool to a far end of the pool. The far end of the pool is distal to the near end.
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