Assembly comprising a radially intermediate joint

Abstract

The present invention resides in an assembly comprising a first component (130) joined to a second component (120) by means of an intermediate joint. The first component has a first joining surface arranged coaxially and in spaced juxtaposition around a second joining surface of the second component, such that a radial gap is defined between the first and second joining surfaces. Furthermore, at least one of the first and second joining surfaces comprises a circumferential groove. The intermediate joint is formed by metal material that substantially fills the radial gap, whereby a first portion (141) of the intermediate joint comprises metal material that has been plastically deformed to fill the circumferential groove. According to the invention, the intermediate joint comprises a second portion (142), formed by metal material that has been welded or brazed to the first joining surface and to the second joining surface.

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