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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 26, 2023
United Launch Alliance, L.l.c., Centennial, CO (US);
Johnny W Dingler, Cullman, AL (US);
Stan Blados, Columbus, OH (US);
United Launch Alliance, L.L.C., Centennial, CO (US);
Abstract
A welding system and method for filing a void on a metal workpiece is provided. The workpiece includes a first surface and an opposite second surface. The system and method may include a metal insert configured to fill the void and a welder configured to perform a friction stir welding process on the metal workpiece. The metal insert may be capable of being positioned adjacent the first surface. The system and method may also include an anvil capable of being positioned in an interior space of the workpiece, adjacent to the second surface, and opposite the welder.