Title of Invention

A PROCESS FOR FRICTION WELDING A TUBE TO A TUBE SHEET OR A PLATE BY ADPATING AN EXTERNAL TOOL

Abstract The invention discloses a process for friction welding a tube to a tube-sheet or a plate by adapting an external tool. The process comprising proving the tube and the tube sheet or plate on the base of a tube to tube-sheet welding apparatus; selecting a tool adaptable to the machine in registration with the comprised materials und dimension of the joinab1e components; inserting the tool into a tool-holder of the apparatus; rotating the tool and positioning it so that the shoulder of the tool touches the surfaces of the sheet or tube or both; and retaining the tool in said touching position for a predefined period; moving the sheet or plate towards the tube so as to join together. The invention further discloses a tool and an apparatus to carry out the process.
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Patent Number 217446
Indian Patent Application Number 189/KOL/2006
PG Journal Number 13/2008
Publication Date 28-Mar-2008
Grant Date 26-Mar-2008
Date of Filing 07-Mar-2006
Name of Patentee BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Applicant Address A DEEMED UNIVERSITY U/S 3 OF UGC ACT , 1956 , MESRA 835215
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 S. MUTHUKUMARAN, INDIAN CITIZEN DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, BIRLA INSTITUTE TECHNBOLOGY, MESRA RANCHI -835215
PCT International Classification Number B23K 31/02
PCT International Application Number N/A
PCT International Filing date
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 NA