Linear friction welder

Details Linear friction welder Linear friction welder

2010-08-25

2011-12-06

Stoner, Kiley (Department: 1735)

Metal fusion bonding

Including means to provide heat by friction between...

C228S008000

Reexamination Certificate

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08070039

ABSTRACT:
A linear friction welding system in one embodiment includes a ram configured to vibrate along a welding axis, a cam follower operably connected to the ram, an eccentric including an eccentric outer periphery operably engaged with the cam follower, and an inner periphery, a first power shaft slidingly engaged with the eccentric, and a second power shaft eccentrically engaged with the inner periphery.

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