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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 31, 2023
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2021
Howmet Aerospace Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Anthony J. Fedusa, Lower Burrell, PA (US);
Donald J. Spinella, Greensburg, PA (US);
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Abstract
Methods of fastening are provided. A method comprises contacting a fastener with a first layer of an assembly at a first location. The assembly comprises the first layer, a third layer, and a second layer positioned intermediate the first layer and the third layer. The first layer, the third layer, and the fastener are electrically conductive. The second layer defines a gap and the first location is in communication with the gap. Electrical communication is formed between the assembly and the fastener. The first layer is fastened to the third layer through the gap in the second layer with the fastener. The fastening comprises resistance welding the fastener to the third layer.