JOINT BETWEEN TWO TUBULAR ELEMENTS, PREFERABLY MADE OF METAL, AND METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF SUCH A JOINT

摘要

A joint between tubular elements, wherein a tubular element (1) is provided with an extension-piece (13) and the other tubular element (6) is fitted into one or more recesses (12) of the extension-piece (13) by explosive plastic deformation. A method for making such a joint comprises the use of an explosive charge with a detonation speed which is substantially smaller than required for creating a joint by explosive welding.