.~ Encasing a rodlike core within a substantially coextensive tube by complete bonding therebetween {4}
127
.~.~ Thermally induced pressure weld
DEFINITION
Classification: 228/127
(under subclass 126) Process including heating and/or cooling one or more of the parts being joined to effect relative radial expansion and/or contraction of the parts and force the parts into close contact with each other to effect bonding at contacting area.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
29, Metal Working,
447, for a process of distorting one part by heating or cooling to change a dimension of that part, and then joining it to another part while so distorted, e.g., shrink fitting.
