Hydroforming device and method
Abstract
An apparatus (10, 110) and method to form a workpiece (32, 132) into a useful product (28, 128) using a pressurized fluid (14), also termed as "hydroforming". The workpiece may be a tube or may be one or a plurality of sheets of a material. The apparatus has a chamber (12) adapted to contain a quantity of a fluid, a hydroforming means positioned within the chamber, and means for substantially immersing the workpiece in the fluid before, during and after the hydroforming operation. Dies (16, 18) enclose the workpiece and provide a cavity of desired shape against which the workpiece is expanded by the pressurized fluid. The chamber may be open or closed to the atmosphere during operation and the fluid temperature and/or level may be controlled.
- Inventors:
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- Powell, OH
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Applied Engineering Solutions, LLC, Powell, OH
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 914626
- Patent Number(s):
- 7266982
- Application Number:
- 11/423,544
- Assignee:
- Applied Engineering Solutions, LLC, Powell, OH
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B21 - MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL B21D - WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL
Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y10 - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC Y10T - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-02ER86141
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING
Citation Formats
Guza, David E. Hydroforming device and method. United States: N. p., 2007.
Web.
Guza, David E. Hydroforming device and method. United States.
Guza, David E. Tue .
"Hydroforming device and method". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/914626.
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