Method of enhancing a joined metal assembly

Details Method of enhancing a joined metal assembly Method of enhancing a joined metal assembly

1998-12-23

2000-08-29

Ryan, Patrick

Metal fusion bonding

Process

Plural diverse bonding

228245, 228248, B23K 3102

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active

061095060

ABSTRACT:
A method of enhancing a joint in a metal assembly. At least two metal members are joined together. Each member has a joining surface that mates with the other joining surface. The metal members are contacted against one another such that the joining surfaces mate. The mated joining surfaces are welded together at multiple locations. The welding process leaves a small gap between the metal members between these welding locations. Heat is applied to the joining surfaces adjacent to the gap. A solder is applied to the heated joining surfaces. The joining surfaces cause the solder to melt and to be wicked into the gap by the capillary force. The solder fills the length, width and thickness of the gap and joins the metal members together with a metallurgical bond. The entire joint including areas between the welding locations becomes joined.

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