Methods and systems of joining pipes
US9683682B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/20
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method is provided for joining pipes where a keyhole is formed in each of the pipe ends and then a filler metal is placed in the keyholes to join the pipes to each other. The filler metal can be deposited using a laser hot wire process.
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