Method for the production of parts by means of diffusion bonding and superplastic forming, and mold for carrying out said method
US7441691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/001
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for producing parts including at least one internal cavity. In the method at least two metal sheets are diffusion bonded; then the bonded metal sheets are bent; and then each of internal cavities is inflated by superplastic forming. The method is carried out by a mold allowing at least one first part to be diffusion bonded and then bent while inflating at least one second part by superplastic forming during a single operation, whereby the mold is heated. The method can be applied, e.g., to the field of aeronautics.
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