Friction welding metal components

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2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Swiatek, Robert P. (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

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C228S112100

Reexamination Certificate

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09924490

ABSTRACT:
A method of forming a structural airframe component for an aircraft and an airframe structural component are provided. The method includes placing at least two components (1,2) in abutting relationship with each other and joining them together by friction stir butt welding (3), and the structural airframe component comprises a component manufactured according to the method of the invention.

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C.J. Dawes et al, “Friction Stir Process Welds Aluminum Alloys”, Mar. 1, 1996, pp. 41-45 Welding Research. vol. 75. No. 3.

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