Method of operating an apparatus for linear friction welding
US9943928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C65/0618
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating a linear friction welding apparatus includes supporting a first work piece with a first fixture, supporting a second work piece with a second fixture, establishing a load between the first work piece and the second work piece along a press axis with a press assembly while the first fixture and the second fixture are in a fixed position relative to one another, simultaneously moving, with a vibrating assembly spaced apart from the press axis, the first fixture and the second fixture along a single weld axis so that both the first work piece and the second work piece are moved with respect to one another along the single weld axis after establishing the load, and heating at least a portion of the first work piece while simultaneously moving the first fixture and the second fixture under the load.
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