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Title: Method and tool for expanding tubular members by electro-hydraulic forming

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1107794
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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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