Patent ID: 6552294
Filing Date: 2003-04-22
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
A method for metallurgically attaching together two members comprising the steps of:a) obtaining a first member including a through hole having a longitudinal axis and first and second longitudinal ends and including a longitudinally-projecting flange surrounding the through hole; b) obtaining a second member including a transversely-projecting annular rim; c) after steps a) and b), at least partially disposing the second member in the through hole of the first member with the flange of the first member longitudinally projecting away from the rim of the second member; and d) after step c), resistance welding together the first and second members so as to create a weld, wherein after the weld is created, the rim of the second member is seated on the first member at the first longitudinal end of the through hole.