MUMBAI, India, Sept. 5 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202341054619 A) filed by Lokesh Machines Limited, Hyderabad, Telangana, on Feb. 14, 2024, for 'conversion of riveted receiver body of lmg, mmg to welded monolithic receiver body.'
Inventor(s) include Mullapudi Srinivas.
The application for the patent was published on Sept. 5, under issue no. 36/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention system relates to a welded split receiver body manufacturing system for LMG, GPMG, and MMG firearms, improving material efficiency and structural integrity. The system (100) includes a split receiver body (1) formed from rolled flat receiver plates (2), divided into first (3) and second (4) symmetrical halves. These halves, made of EN24 material, reduce input material mass by 21% while maintaining strength. Dowel holes (5) and dowel pins (6) ensure precise self-alignment before welding. A rigid fixture (8) secures the halves during TIG, MIG, or laser welding, preventing misalignment. The welding process achieves high-strength fusion with minimal heat distortion, reducing post-weld machining. A post-welding heat treatment enhances mechanical properties and fatigue resistance. CNC machining refines the final welded receiver body (1) for tight tolerances. The system optimizes manufacturability, reducing cycle time by 11%, enhancing firearm assembly and production efficiency."
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