Friction stir welding apparatus

Details Friction stir welding apparatus Friction stir welding apparatus

2007-11-06

2007-11-06

Kerns, Kevin P. (Department: 1725)

Metal fusion bonding

Including means to provide heat by friction between...

Reexamination Certificate

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10493037

ABSTRACT:
The apparatus includes a base23fixed at a predetermine position, a tool holding jig29, to which a welding tool21is mounted, installed on the base23rotatably about a preset reference axis L1and movably along the reference axis L1, a tool rotation driving means for rotating the tool holding jig about the reference axis L1, and a tool movement driving means for moving the tool holding jig along the reference axis L1. The apparatus realizes miniaturization of the apparatus, simplification of the structure, and improvement of the operability.

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