Metal fusion bonding – Process – Using dynamic frictional energy
Patent
1998-10-05
2000-10-31
Ryan, Patrick
Metal fusion bonding
Process
Using dynamic frictional energy
228112, 2281145, B23K 2012, B23K 3102
Patent
active
061388963
ABSTRACT:
First and second superalloy workpieces are inertia welded together by rotating the first workpiece to an initial contact speed greater than about 750 surface feet per minute, and frictionally engaging under a weld load the first and second workpieces to effect an inertia weld therebetween.
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Ablett Adrian M.
Carrier Charles W.
Humke Brian J.
Strang Steven A.
General Electric Company
Gressel Gerry S.
Hess Andrew C.
Pittman Zidia T.
Ryan Patrick
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