High-performance friction stir welding tools

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2007-01-31

2010-12-28

King, Roy (Department: 1793)

Metal fusion bonding

Including means to provide heat by friction between...

C075S236000, C075S244000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07857188

ABSTRACT:
Friction stir welding tools made of a hardmetal including hard particles having a first material and a binder matrix having a second, different material.

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