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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 01, 2011
Stephen M. Beech, Derby, GB;
Michael D. Rowlson, Hexham, GB;
Simon E. Bray, Derby, GB;
Gavin J. Baxter, Sheffield, GB;
Amar M. Varia, Leicester, GB;
Stephen M. Beech, Derby, GB;
Michael D. Rowlson, Hexham, GB;
Simon E. Bray, Derby, GB;
Gavin J. Baxter, Sheffield, GB;
Amar M. Varia, Leicester, GB;
Rolls-Royce PLC, London, GB;
Abstract
A method is disclosed for controlling a process in which a componentis moved relative to another componentsuch that at least one of the componentsexperiences a reduction in magnitude in at least one dimension. Such processes may include for example friction welding. The method comprises monitoring energy input to the process and adjusting an input parameter for the process based on the monitored energy input. The monitoring of energy input is performed before any reduction in component magnitude has begun to take place.