发明名称 |
Metal forming apparatus and process with resistance heating |
摘要 |
An apparatus for forming a metal article includes a station which receives and supports a workpiece. The station has a source of electrical current and a source of a fluid. The station further includes a first and a second electrode clamp. Each clamp is in electrical communication with the source of current and in fluid communication with the source of fluid. The clamps engage a workpiece and deliver an electrical current and a fluid thereto. The system includes an actuator mechanically associated with at least one of the clamps. The actuator is operable in combination with a clamp to apply mechanical force to the workpiece. The system is operable to selectably control the temperature profile and/or ambient conditions of a workpiece during forming or processing steps. Disclosed are specific systems including modular systems. Also disclosed are methods for using the systems.
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申请公布号 |
US7429711(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2008.09.30 |
申请号 |
US20050227509 |
申请日期 |
2005.09.15 |
申请人 |
NOBLE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
发明人 |
MACHROWICZ TAD |
分类号 |
H05B1/00 |
主分类号 |
H05B1/00 |
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