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Title: Solid cartridge for a pulse weld forming electrode and method of joining tubular members

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1239822
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A cartridge assembly is disclosed for a pulse welding a first tube supported on a mandrel to a second tube. An outer tool is assembled over the second tube and a stored charge is discharged in the cartridge assembly. The cartridge comprises an annular conductor and a solid casing enveloping the conductor. The stored charge is electrically connected to the conductor and discharged through the conductor to compress the second tube and pulse weld the second tube to the first tube.

Research Organization:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0006432
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC (Dearborn, MI)
Patent Number(s):
9,266,190
Application Number:
14/321,942
OSTI ID:
1239822
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2014 Jun 02
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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