Method and tool for expanding tubular members by electro-hydraulic forming
Patent
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OSTI ID:1107794
An electro-hydraulic forming tool having one or more electrodes for forming parts with sharp corners. The electrodes may be moved and sequentially discharged several times to form various areas of the tube. Alternatively, a plurality of electrodes may be provided that are provided within an insulating tube that defines a charge area opening. The insulating tube is moved to locate the charge area opening adjacent one of the electrodes to form spaced locations on a preform. In other embodiments, a filament wire is provided in a cartridge or supported by an insulative support.
- Research Organization:
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC (Dearborn, MI)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG36-08GO18128
- Assignee:
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC (Dearborn, MI)
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,567,223
- Application Number:
- 12/563,191
- OSTI ID:
- 1107794
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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