Magnetic pulse welding of steel propshafts
US7364062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/06
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of magnetically welding an end fitting to a metal tube includes assembling a driver ring over an end of the tube and inserting a length of the end fitting into a bore of the tube. An overlap region of the tube, the driver ring and the cylinder are encompassed by an inductor assembly of a magnetic pulse welding apparatus and the tube is welded to the end fitting using the magnetic welding apparatus.
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