Applications of friction stir welding using a superabrasive tool

The present invention relates to a method of joining segments of high melting temperature materials, that includes frictionally heating a first high melting temperature material and a second high melting temperature material wherein the first high melting temperature material and second high melting...

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Main Authors Flak, Richard A, Steel, Russell, Packer, Scott M
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 12.05.2009
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Summary:The present invention relates to a method of joining segments of high melting temperature materials, that includes frictionally heating a first high melting temperature material and a second high melting temperature material wherein the first high melting temperature material and second high melting temperature material are welded together, without substantially changing the macrostructure and/or the microstructure of the first high melting temperature material and the second high melting temperature material, after application of a frictional force.