Patent ID: 9545693
Date: 2017-01-17
CPC Classifications: B23K,B33Y,G05B

Claim:
1. A method for welding a first component and a second component, the method comprising: placing the first component and the second component in such a manner that a gap is defined between adjacent surfaces thereof; scanning a profile of the gap between the adjacent surfaces; preparing a three dimensional model corresponding to the scanned profile of the gap; forming, by three dimensional printing, a consumable insert including a body and a first dam portion and a second dam portion, such that a profile of the body and a profile of each dam portion is based on the three dimensional model; aligning the body and each dam portion with respect to the gap between the adjacent surfaces; and welding the body and each dam portion with the adjacent surfaces such that the body and each dam portion is consumed, at least in part, into a weld puddle.