Friction stir method and a pair of workpieces joined by such method

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PATENT NO 8998064
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12301000

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A friction stir method comprises causing a rotating probe (1) of a friction stir tool to enter a workpiece or a joint between a pair of workpieces (89), the or each workpiece being a low conductivity, high melting point metal or metal alloy. The probe (1) extends from a shoulder (4), or between shoulders, in contact with the workpiece(s) and rotates relative to the or each shoulder.

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THE WELDING INSTITUTEGREAT ABINGTON CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB21 6AL

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Addison, Adrian Charles Granta Park, GB 1 27
Horrex, Nathan Leonard Great Abington, GB 1 27
Russell, Michael Jonathan Great Abington, GB 1 27

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