Magnetic pulse welding and forming for plates

摘要

A method of welding two workpieces together is described. A conductor in electrical communication with a pulse circuit is provided. A portion of the second workpiece is located adjacent the conductor. The two workpieces are also located together. A portion, or all, of one workpiece is welded to the other by applying a pulse current to one of the workpieces. A method of forming a workpiece is disclosed using a pulse current to move the workpiece into a desired shape.

主权项

1. A method of welding two workpieces together, comprising:
providing a first workpiece, the first workpiece being substantially flat; providing a second workpiece, the second workpiece having a substantially flat portion and an embossed portion formed therein; providing a conductor in electrical communication with a pulse circuit; placing the embossed portion of the second workpiece adjacent the conductor, the second workpiece in electrical contact with the pulse circuit and the conductor; abuttingly disposing the first workpiece against the substantially flat portion of the second workpiece; welding the embossed portion of the second workpiece to the first workpiece by applying the pulse current to the second workpiece; restraining the first workpiece and the second workpiece against a restraining member.