Electromagnetic clamping method
US9021704B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/03
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for assembling parts. A sealant is placed between a plurality of parts in a stack up to form a workpiece. The workpiece is clamped using a permanent magnet unit and an electromagnetic clamping device in an activated state such that a number of forces caused by a magnetic field clamps the workpiece between the electromagnetic clamping device and the permanent magnet unit. A number of holes are drilled in the workpiece. A number of fasteners are installed in the number of holes.
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