发明名称 |
Apparatus and method for performing non-linear friction stir welds on either planar or non-planar surfaces |
摘要 |
A method and device enabling friction stir welding along non-linear joint lines or seams on either planar or non-planar surfaces are provided. The device features four roller clamps located on upper and lower pieces. It also contains a non-consumable tool with a profiled probed end that engages work pieces and follows along a non-linear or linear joint lines in order to achieve high-integrity friction stir welds. No special anvil is required and the device can be manually or automatically operated and controlled. Operating similarly to a conventional sewing machine, this device and process enable an operator or user to manually guide work pieces to be welded through a friction stir welding tool and allows for flexibility in the path of the weld and the types of material being welded.
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申请公布号 |
US2002190101(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2002.12.19 |
申请号 |
US20020161295 |
申请日期 |
2002.06.03 |
申请人 |
NELSON TRACY W.;SORENSEN CARL D.;CARTER PERRY W.;KIRKHAM THOMAS L.;KIRKHAM DAVID V. |
发明人 |
NELSON TRACY W.;SORENSEN CARL D.;CARTER PERRY W.;KIRKHAM THOMAS L.;KIRKHAM DAVID V. |
分类号 |
B23K20/12;(IPC1-7):B23K20/12;B23K31/02 |
主分类号 |
B23K20/12 |
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