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Superplastic forming using induction heating

US5410132A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 1991
Grant dateApr 25, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/40
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and method for superplastic forming. The workpiece is held between a pair of dies that are electrically and thermally nonconductive, and is heated inductively by a coil embedded within the dies.

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