METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A METAL BELT FOR USE IN A PAPER/BOARD MACHINE OR IN A FINISHING MACHINE

摘要

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a metal belt (102) for use in a paper/board machine or in a finishing machine. The method comprises producing a metal belt by placing side by side and/or in succession several metal belt blanks (10a; 10b; 10c) narrower than a final width of the metal belt in a number necessitated by the belt (102) of a desired width and length, and welding joints therebetween by friction welding, the joint developing a composition substantially similar to the basic material.