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US 3,967,091 AGranted
Capillary flow weld-bonding
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration
InventorsRobert W. Vaughan, Robert J. Jones
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Abstract
Structurally stronger titanium articles are produced by a weld-bonding technique comprising fastening at least two plates of titanium together using spot-welding and applying a bead of adhesive along the edge of the resistance spot-welded joint which, upon heating, flows and fills the separation between the joint components.
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A process for weld-bonding titanium comprising:
- A. bringing at least two titanium plates into contact with each other;
- B. spot-welding to joint said plates;
- C. applying a bead of resin adhesive to the edge of the joint;
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- D. heating said adhesive whereby said adhesive flows between said plates by capillary action and cures to form a structurally strong weld-bonded layer.
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