Control feedback loop for real-time variable needle peen forming
US9539690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC22F1/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus are provided for processing and changing the physical characteristics of a metal workpiece into a final metal component. Predetermined processing parameters are established for achieving a final metal component. The metal workpiece is positioned securely on a support during the changing of the physical characteristics. Impacts are applied to a surface of the workpiece multiple times for achieving the final metal component while controlling the impacting with the predetermined processing parameters. A sensor is provided for continuously sensing the currently existing physical conditions of the workpiece during impacting. The predetermined processing parameters are changed into adjusted processing parameters and the impacts are changed in reaction to the currently existing physical conditions of the workpiece from the sensing and processing of the workpiece until the final metal component has been achieved.
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