Abstract: A method of forming a sputtering target assembly and the sputtering target assembly made therefrom are described. The method includes bonding a sputtering target to a backing plate at a low temperature. Also described is a method of forming a sputtering target assembly such that a gap is formed between the sputtering target and the backing plate. Also described is a method of forming a sputtering target assembly providing a mechanism to prevent unintended sputtering into the backing plate.

Abstract: A T-jointing weld beveling for welding a plate member to a rib-like member having a varying thickness in a T-shaped manner is improved in that a beveling width changes in accordance with the thickness of the rib-like member and the edges of the beveled portion are wave-shaped so as to form intermittent gap space portions between the rib-like member and said edges, whereby uniform penetration beads can be formed, the welding can be achieved with a small electric current over the entire length of the rib-like member, and control of a welding condition can be facilitated.

Abstract: A welding structure for a disc wheel installed on a vehicle. The disc wheel comprises a rim and a disc, the disc having an outer peripheral portion fixed to an inner surface of the rim by welding. The edge surface of the outer peripheral portion of the disc is inclined with respect to the rim, and when assembled contains the end portion of the weld.

Abstract: A composite metal article having a massive portion connected to a plate portion in a connecting plane is formed by die forging the massive portion between dies so as to produce a flash fin in this plane on the massive portion and welding the plate directly to the fin in this plane.