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Method of an apparatus for welding together metal components

  • US 4,514,613 A
  • Filed: 05/11/1982
  • Issued: 04/30/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/1981
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of welding together arcuate metal components of high restraint geometry having arcuate surfaces to be joined, comprising:

  • supporting the components with said arcuate surfaces in juxtaposed relationship;

    applying a first force to the components to urge said surfaces firmly into abutting relationship;

    directing a high energy density beam at the junction formed between the abutting surfaces to effect welding at a localized region of mutual abutment thereof; and

    applying an additional force to the components adjacent to the area of impingement of the beam on the component at said localized region sufficient to urge them together at said localized region, in order to compensate for stresses set up therein during welding.

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