Method of explosively expanding tubes
US3939681A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 1974 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49806
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention provides a method of securing the tube ends of a plurality of explosively expandable metal tubes to a tube plate in which the tubes are inserted utilizing explosive cartridges equipped with a heat sensitive means. The heat sensitive means is in operative proximity to the explosive charges. There are also provided heating means capable of effectively heating the heat sensitive means. Expansion of the tubes located at multiple positions is effected by successively exploding the charges by the application of heat energy to the heat sensitive means.
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