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Electron beam weld development on a Filter Pack Assembly. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10170248· OSTI ID:10170248

A continuous electron beam welding procedure was developed to replace the manual gas tungsten arc welding procedure on the Filter Pack Assembly. A statistical study was used to evaluate the feasibility of electron beam welding 6061-T6 aluminum covers to A356 cast weldments throughout the joint tolerance range specified on product drawings. Peak temperature exposures were not high enough to degrade the heat sensitive electrical components inside the cast weldment. Actual weldments with alodine coating on the weld joint area were successfully cleaned using a nonmetallic fiberglass brush cleaning method.

Research Organization:
Allied-Signal Aerospace Co., Kansas City, MO (United States). Kansas City Div.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00613
OSTI ID:
10170248
Report Number(s):
KCP--613-5431; ON: DE94015867
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English