摘要:
A friction stir tool is provided to perform friction stir riveting using a partially consumable pin, wherein the pin includes a cutting edge on a bottom surface thereof, wherein the tool is rotated at a first speed to enable cutting by the pin into a first material that is overlapping a second material, wherein after the pin has cut to a sufficient depth, the rotational speed of the tool is increased to thereby enable plasticization of the consumable pin, the first material, and the second material, wherein the tool is then rapidly decelerated until stopped, enabling diffusion bonding between the pin, the first material and the second material.
摘要:
A tool (40) for friction stir spot welding of high melting temperature materials, wherein the tool geometry includes a short pin (44) and broad shoulder (42) to enhance mixing of high temperature materials, and wherein the tool (40) includes a superabrasive coating to thereby enable FSSW of high melting temperature materials.
摘要:
A system and method of using friction stir welding and friction stir processing to perform crack repair or preventative maintenance of various materials and structures, wherein the structures include pipeline, ships, and nuclear reactor containment vessels, wherein the friction stir welding and processing can be performed on various materials including metal matrix composites, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, and wherein the friction stir welding and processing can be performed remotely and in harsh environments such as underwater or in the presence of radiation.
摘要:
A system and method for performing friction stir welding of non-planar materials having high melting temperatures, wherein a process is provided for performing longitudinal and radial welds on objects such as pipes (23 and 26), flanges, tanks, and shrouds, and wherein an active or passive mandrel (21) provides support for the friction stir welding process.
摘要:
A mandrel (72) that provides a counter-force to the pressure exerted on the outside of a pipe (90) or other arcuate surface by a friction stir welding tool, wherein the mandrel (72) is expandable through the use of a wedge (82), and wherein the mandrel (72) enables multiple friction stir welding heads to simultaneously perform welding on the arcuate surface.
摘要:
A system and method for performing friction stir welding of non-planar materials having high melting temperatures, wherein a process is provided for performing longitudinal and radial welds on objects such as pipes (23 and 26), flanges, tanks, and shrouds, and wherein an active or passive mandrel (21) provides support for the friction stir welding process.
摘要:
A mandrel (72) that provides a counter-force to the pressure exerted on the outside of a pipe (90) or other arcuate surface by a friction stir welding tool, wherein the mandrel (72) is expandable through the use of a wedge (82), and wherein the mandrel (72) enables multiple friction stir welding heads to simultaneously perform welding on the arcuate surface.
摘要:
A friction stir tool is provided to perform friction stir riveting using a partially consumable pin, wherein the pin includes a cutting edge on a bottom surface thereof, wherein the tool is rotated at a first speed to enable cutting by the pin into a first material that is overlapping a second material, wherein after the pin has cut to a sufficient depth, the rotational speed of the tool is increased to thereby enable plasticization of the consumable pin, the first material, and the second material, wherein the tool is then rapidly decelerated until stopped, enabling diffusion bonding between the pin, the first material and the second material.