Consolidation device and method
US7109451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2206/023
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for consolidating a composite workpiece are provided. The apparatus includes an electromagnetic field generator for inducing a current and thereby heating a susceptor in thermal communication with the workpiece. The workpiece is supported by one or more support tools, each of which transmits the electromagnetic field so that the support tools are not substantially heated by the electromagnetic field. Thus, the time and energy required for heating the workpiece are reduced relative to conventional consolidation techniques.
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