OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000000915

Method of joining

Published: 2026-09-15T19:03:35.104205Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000915
Categories: Manufacturing & Assembly Equipment > Joining and Welding

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ABSTRACT

A method of joining a first element (100) and a second element (200) to form
an assembly. The method comprises positioning the first element (100) and the
second element (200) relative to one another such that a first edge (102) of
the first element (100) faces a second edge (202) of the second element (200)
to define a join region (300) therebetween. The method further comprises
friction welding a first fixing member (400) to the first element (100) such
that the first fixing member (400) extends from the first side (104) of the
first element (100) to a first free end (402) and friction welding a second
fixing member (500) to the second element (200) such that the second fixing
member (500) extends from the second side (204) of the second element (200) to
a second free end (502). The method further comprises providing a support
member (600), clamping the support member (600) to the first side of the first
element (100) using the first fixing member (400) and clamping the support
member (600) the second side of the second element (200) using the second
fixing member (500). The method further comprises performing a joining process
which couples the first element (100) and the second element (200) together.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000000915
Published 2026-09-15T19:03:35.104205Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000915