Solid Cartridge for a Pulse Weld Forming Electrode and Method of Joining Tubular Members

摘要

A cartridge assembly is disclosed for a pulse welding a first tube supported on a mandrel to a second tube. An outer tool is assembled over the second tube and a stored charge is discharged in the cartridge assembly. The cartridge comprises an annular conductor and a solid casing enveloping the conductor. The stored charge is electrically connected to the conductor and discharged through the conductor to compress the second tube and pulse weld the second tube to the first tube.

主权项

1. A cartridge assembly for a pulse welding a first tube supported by a support structure to a second tube, a tool assembled to the second tube, by discharging a stored charge, the cartridge assembly comprising:
a conductor; and a solid casing enveloping the conductor, wherein the stored charge is electrically connected to the conductor and discharged through the conductor to compress the second tube and pulse weld the second tube to the first tube.