Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2004
Title: Masaru Tomobe: Innovator in Friction Stir Welding Technology
Introduction
Masaru Tomobe is a notable inventor based in Hitachi, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of welding technology, particularly through his innovative approaches to friction stir welding.
Latest Patents
Tomobe holds a patent for a friction stir welding apparatus and method, as well as a processing apparatus and method. This invention addresses the challenges posed by deformations of the work being processed. The friction stir welding apparatus operates by inserting a rotating tool into the work and moving it relative to the work to join its members. The invention also includes methods for cutting or grinding the work with a rotating cutter or grindstone. It features a control system that manages the relative distance between the tool, cutter, or grindstone and the work, ensuring that the load factor or electric current of the spindle motor remains within a predetermined range.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Masaru Tomobe has been associated with Hitachi, Ltd., where he has developed and refined his innovative welding technologies. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of friction stir welding, making it a more reliable and efficient process.
Collaborations
Tomobe has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Kazutaka Okamoto and Satoshi Hirano, contributing to the development of advanced welding techniques and technologies.
Conclusion
Masaru Tomobe's contributions to friction stir welding technology have established him as a key figure in the field. His innovative approaches continue to influence the industry and improve manufacturing processes.