Method and apparatus for friction stir welding

Details Method and apparatus for friction stir welding Method and apparatus for friction stir welding

2006-12-19

2006-12-19

Johnson, Jonathan (Department: 1725)

Metal fusion bonding

Process

Using dynamic frictional energy

C228S002100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07150389

ABSTRACT:
The invention concerns a friction stir welding method according to which the workpieces (2, 3) to be welded are positioned on a worktable (7) and by means of clamping means (5, 6) clamped to one another and/or to the work-table during the welding. A rotating welding means (12, 13) is arranged to move along a joint between the work pieces while being pressed against said workpieces during the welding. Additional heat is supplied to the joint prior to and/or during the welding operation, in excess of the frictional heat generated in the joint from the rotation of the welding means and of any other heat hat may be supplied to the joint in any other manner by the welding means. The invention likewise concerns an apparatus for friction stir welding, comprising a heat element (70) for supply of additional heat to the joint prior to and/or during the welding operation, in excess of the frictional heat generated in the joint from the rotation of the welding means and of any other heat that may be supplied to the joint in any other manner by the welding means.

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