摘要:
The present invention relates to several hybrid methods of metal forming including: (1) a method involving a partial mechanical forming followed by electromagnetic forming; (2) a method involving the initial mechanical forming, followed by further mechanical and electromagnetic forming; and a method involving the initial partial mechanical forming and electromagnetic forming, followed by further mechanical and electromagnetic forming.
摘要:
The present invention is an apparatus for formimg a metal work piece into a target shape, the apparatus comprising: (a) a male mold portion having a mold side and a back side; (b) a female mold portion having a mold side and a back side; at least one of the mold side of male mold portion and the mold side of female mold portion comprising a removable portion and adapted to mate incompletely so as to deform a work piece disposed therebetween into a precursor shape, so as to leave at least one precursor area of the work piece to be finally formed; (c) the removable portion comprising at least one electromagnetic actuator, the removable portion disposed so as to be capable of further forming the at least one precursor area. The invention additionally may comprise: (d) a current power source adapted to produce a current pulse through the at least one electromagnetic actuator, so as to produce a magnetic field in the at least one precursor area so as to deform the at least one precursor area into a target shape.
摘要:
The present invention relates to molds and mold portions that comprise or have integrated therewith a resinous material and comprise at least one electromagnetic actuator imbedded in the resinous material, so as to be capable of further forming the at least one precursor area of the work piece. The resin is used to locate the coil, and clamps or other restraints preferably are used to keep the weaker electrically insulating resin out of a state of large tensile stress or strain, which may cause it to fracture. Preferably, the resinous material comprises metallic flakes imbedded therein.
摘要:
The present invention includes a method of forming a metal work piece into a target shape, said method comprising the steps: (a) obtaining a metal work piece, said work piece having an original shape; and (b) forming said metal work piece by mechanical action while simultaneously subjecting said work piece to hydraulic forming, so as to deform said metal work piece from an original shape to a target shape. The present invention includes a method of forming a metal work piece into a target shape, the method comprising the steps: (a) obtaining a metal work piece, the work piece having an original shape; (b) disposing the metal work piece in a mold comprising at least one hydraulic actuator, the mold comprising: (i) an male mold portion having a mold side and a back side; (ii) a female mold portion having a mold side and a back side; the mold side of the male mold portion and the mold side of the female mold portion adapted to mate so as to deform a work piece disposed therebetween; (iii) at least one of the mold portions comprising at least one hydraulic actuator; and (iv) a hydraulic power source adapted to produce at least one hydraulic pulse through the at least one hydraulic actuator, so as to be capable of deforming the work piece; (c) closing the mold sides upon the metal work piece while causing at least one hydraulic pulse to pass through the actuator, so as to deform the metal work piece from the original shape to the target shape both by direct molding contact and hydraulic pulse forming. Preferably, the at least one hydraulic pulse comprises a series of hydraulic pulses.
摘要:
One of the key features of the present invention is the use of a electrical conduit arrangement that allows for the tailoring of the magnetic field so as to provide for the greater amount of force to be brought to bear generally in the center of the work force area. The present invention provides for such capability by providing for a single central current conduit for forming longitudinally extending work pieces. The present invention also provides for the splitting, and/or direction (or curvature) reversal, of the electrical current pulse one or more times to likewise tailor the magnetic field of the work-coil or forming actuator.
摘要:
The present invention includes a method of forming a metal work piece into a target shape, said method comprising the steps: (a) obtaining a metal work piece, said work piece having an original shape; and (b)forming said metal work piece by mechanical action while simultaneously subjecting said work piece to electromagnetic forming, so as to deform said metal work piece from said original shape to said target shape. The present invention includes a method of forming a metal work piece into a target shape, the method comprising the steps: (a) obtaining a metal work piece, the work piece having an original shape; (b) disposing the metal work piece in a mold comprising an electronic actuator, the mold comprising: (i) an male mold portion having a mold side and a back side; (ii) a female mold portion having a mold side and a back side; the mold side of the male mold portion and the mold side of the female mold portion adapted to mate so as to deform a work piece disposed therebetween; (iii) at least one of the mold portions comprising at least one electromagnetic actuator; and (iv) a current power source adapted to produce a current pulse through the at least one electromagnetic actuator, so as to produce a magnetic field so as to be capable of deforming the work piece; (c) closing the mold sides upon the metal work piece while causing at least one current pulse to pass through the actuator, so as to deform the metal work piece from the original shape to the target shape. Preferably, the at least one current pulse comprises a series of current pulses.
摘要:
Methods and devices provide for high velocity forming of medical device casings. The high velocity forming may be produced by creating a pressure wave within a liquid contained by an enclosure. A die and a workpiece adjacent to the die are in the path of the pressure wave within the enclosure and the pressure wave forces the workpiece to conform to the contours of the die. Objects may be adhered to the die to provide for customized contours. Trimming features may be included within the enclosure to trim excess material from a formed workpiece as an integral part of the forming process. Various other features may also be provided within the enclosure including a diffuser to disperse the pressure wave. The workpiece may be of various forms including flat sheet stock.
摘要:
Methods and devices provide for high velocity forming of medical device casings. The high velocity forming may be produced by creating a pressure wave within a liquid contained by an enclosure. A die and a workpiece adjacent to the die are in the path of the pressure wave within the enclosure and the pressure wave forces the workpiece to conform to the contours of the die. Objects may be adhered to the die to provide for customized contours. Trimming features may be included within the enclosure to trim excess material from a formed workpiece as an integral part of the forming process. Various other features may also be provided within the enclosure including a diffuser to disperse the pressure wave. The workpiece may be of various forms including flat sheet stock.
摘要:
A laser, aimed at a flyer plate tab, causes optical energy to be directed at the tab, specifically, at a top surface thereof. Energy impacting the tab accelerates the tab out of an initial bent position, straightening it into an impact with a target sheet. The impact occurs in excess of 100 m/s, resulting in a metallurgical bond between the tab and the target sheet. The laser preferably strikes the top surface in a normal direction, based upon an initial angularity of the tab relative to the target. The laser emission, preferably in the range of 1 to 100 Joules delivered in a microsecond, may be augmented by an ablative layer on the top surface or a transparent covering on the top surface that reacts against the expanding gas from ablative activity on the top surface. The weld is formed without physical contact between the welding device and the tab.
摘要:
A scheme for electromagnetic formation of fuel cell plates is provided. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a method of forming a flow field plate is provided where an electromagnetic actuator is arranged opposite a profiled surface of a die portion. The profiled surface of the die portion is configured to at least partially define a network of flow field plate flow passages. The electromagnetic actuator is configured to generate a magnetic field upon activation and a sheet of material is positioned between the electromagnetic actuator and the profiled die surface. The sheet of material is characterized by an electrical conductivity sufficient to yield a repulsive electromagnetic force between the actuator and the sheet upon activation of the actuator. The passages are formed by driving the electromagnetic actuator such that the repulsive force is of sufficient intensity to deform the sheet against the profiled die surface.