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D.H. Lammlein PhD Dissertation - Vanderbilt University

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Figure 138: The rotary welding apparatus used in this experiment is mounted to a<br />

standard FSW machine and rotates butted pipe sections below a stationary tool axis.<br />

Figure 139: A still image taken from video made during an experimental weld (top view).<br />

The cylindrical work geometry presents a number of challenges that must be<br />

addressed. In addition to the obvious issue of tool geometry, the issues of secondary<br />

heating at the end of the weld, variation in the height of the work surface due to system<br />

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