| 摘要 |
<p>A process for electromagnetically forming an elongated tubular workpiece (22) by applying an electromagnetic force provided by an energized workcoil (24) to the workpiece radially of its longitudinal axis, and by simultaneously applying an axial compressive force to the workpiece. The radial electromagnetic force forces a section of the workpiece against a forming surface (34) of a die (28). The axial compressive force is provided at one or both ends of the workpiece by positioning one surface of an electrically conductive plate (40, 42) in engagement with an end (44, 46) of the workpiece such that the plate extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of the workpiece, and positioning a flat electrically conductive coil (50, 52) adjacent to but electrically isolated from a second surface of the plate. By energizing the flat coil, a force is created against the plate to thereby compress the workpiece between its ends.</p> |
