公开(公告)号：US07404512B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-29

申请号：US10698592

申请日：2003-10-31

Applicant: John A. Baumann ,  Richard J. Lederich

Inventor： John A. Baumann ,  Richard J. Lederich

IPC: B23K37/04 ,  B23K20/12

CPC classification number: B23Q3/069 ,  B23K20/126 ,  B23Q3/002 ,  B25B5/00

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for clamping around a manufacturing tool engaging a work piece are described. In one embodiment, a clamp includes a moveable support arranged to at least partially surround a circumference defining a work area. A friction reducing element is attached to the support to apply pressure to the surface when the clamp is engaged with the work piece, and to allow the clamp to be moved with the manufacturing tool. In accordance with other aspects of the invention, the clamp co-annularly or partially surrounds the manufacturing tool. In another embodiment, the manufacturing tool is a friction stir welding tool.

Abstract translation: 描述了围绕与工件接合的制造工具夹紧的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，夹具包括布置成至少部分地围绕限定工作区域的圆周的可移动支撑件。 摩擦减少元件附接到支撑件，以在夹具与工件接合时施加压力到表面，并且允许夹具与制造工具一起移动。 根据本发明的其它方面，夹具共同环形地或部分地围绕制造工具。 在另一个实施例中，制造工具是摩擦搅拌焊接工具。

公开(公告)号：US20110068150A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12562291

申请日：2009-09-18

Applicant: John A. Baumann ,  Richard J. Lederich ,  Michael P. Matlack ,  Christopher M. Weingart ,  Keith A. Young

Inventor： John A. Baumann ,  Richard J. Lederich ,  Michael P. Matlack ,  Christopher M. Weingart ,  Keith A. Young

IPC: B23K20/12 ,  B23K37/04 ,  B21D31/00

Abstract: A method of mitigating distortion in a friction stir weld joint as well as an associated friction stir weld assembly for mitigating distortion in a friction stir weld joint are provided. In this regard, a workpiece having a friction stir weld joint and associated distortion may be provided. Force may then be selectively applied to the workpiece along at least a portion of friction stir weld joint. The application of force induces plastic deformation along at least the portion of the friction stir weld joint in order to reduce the distortion of the workpiece. Force may be applied, for example, by moving a roller, such as a hardened cylindrical roller having chamfered edges, along at least a portion of the friction stir weld joint in order to apply a compressive force.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种减轻摩擦搅拌焊接接头中的变形的方法以及用于减轻摩擦搅拌焊接接头中的变形的相关联的摩擦搅拌焊接组件。 在这方面，可以提供具有摩擦搅拌焊接接头和相关变形的工件。 然后可以沿摩擦搅拌焊接接头的至少一部分将力选择性地施加到工件。 至少摩擦搅拌焊接接头部分的力的施加引起塑性变形，以减少工件的变形。 可以例如通过沿摩擦搅拌焊接接头的至少一部分移动诸如具有倒角边缘的硬化圆柱滚子的辊以施加压缩力来施加力。

公开(公告)号：US5407634A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-18

申请号：US179951

申请日：1994-01-11

Applicant: Ricky L. Martin ,  Richard J. Lederich

Inventor： Ricky L. Martin ,  Richard J. Lederich

IPC: B22F3/12 ,  B22F3/15 ,  C22F1/00 ,  C22F1/18

CPC classification number: B22F3/15 ,  B22F3/1208 ,  C22F1/00 ,  C22F1/183 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  Y10S75/95

Abstract: A method of inhibiting grain growth and restricting grain size during heat-treatment and hot-working of metallic materials. A small volume of inert gas is added to a metallic material so that the inert gas is dispersed throughout the metallic material. The metallic material is then heated sufficiently high so that the inert gas forms micropores within the metallic material; the micropores interact with grain boundaries to inhibit grain growth. If desired, all or part of the residual microporosity may be eliminated from the metallic material during the final step of a deformation processing cycle.

Abstract translation: 一种在金属材料的热处理和热加工过程中抑制晶粒生长并限制晶粒尺寸的方法。 将少量的惰性气体加入到金属材料中，使得惰性气体分散在金属材料中。 然后将金属材料加热至足够高，使得惰性气体在金属材料内形成微孔; 微孔与晶界相互作用以抑制晶粒生长。 如果需要，在变形处理循环的最终步骤期间，可以从金属材料中去除全部或部分残余微孔。

公开(公告)号：US07614539B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-10

申请号：US10939528

申请日：2004-09-13

Applicant: Krishnan K. Sankaran ,  Richard J. Lederich ,  Kevin T. Slattery

Inventor： Krishnan K. Sankaran ,  Richard J. Lederich ,  Kevin T. Slattery

IPC: C22F1/04 ,  B23K20/12

CPC classification number: C22F1/04 ,  B23K20/1205 ,  B23K20/122

Abstract: A method for forming an aluminum alloy article having improved mechanical properties using a solid-state joining process in which the problem of ductility reduction is minimized by conducting a thermal exposure treatment prior to solution heat treatment. This thermal exposure treatment, done at a temperature below the solution heat treatment temperature, releases stored energy in the aluminum-alloy material. The aluminum-alloy material then does not have sufficient energy to cause recrystallization and abnormal grain growth during the subsequent solution heat treatment process. The resultant aluminum-alloy material has a restored mechanical strength with only a minor, but acceptable, decrease in original ductility.

Abstract translation: 一种使用固态接合方法形成具有改进的机械性能的铝合金制品的方法，其中通过在固溶热处理之前进行热暴露处理来最小化延展性降低的问题。 在低于固溶热处理温度的温度下进行的热曝光处理将铝合金材料中储存的能量释放出来。 然后铝合金材料在随后的固溶热处理过程中没有足够的能量引起再结晶和异常晶粒生长。 所得到的铝合金材料具有恢复的机械强度，其原始延展性仅为次要但可接受的降低。

公开(公告)号：US06905060B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-14

申请号：US10692825

申请日：2003-10-24

Applicant: David C. Van Aken ,  John A. Baumann ,  Richard J. Lederich ,  Rajesh Talwar

Inventor： David C. Van Aken ,  John A. Baumann ,  Richard J. Lederich ,  Rajesh Talwar

IPC: B23K20/12 ,  B23K35/28 ,  B23K35/30 ,  B23K28/00 ,  B23K37/00

CPC classification number: B23K35/28 ,  B23K20/122 ,  B23K20/128 ,  B23K35/288 ,  B23K35/3006 ,  Y10T428/12493

Abstract: A sealant for a weld joint and an associated weld joint and method are provided. The sealant includes aluminum and germanium and is characterized by a melting temperature that is lower than the melting temperature of the structural member that is joined. The sealant, which is disposed between faying surfaces of the structural members, can fill the spaces between the structural members to prevent the entry of chemicals, moisture, debris, and other substances, thereby reducing the likelihood of corrosion of the joint or structural members at the interface. Further, the sealant can be diffusion bonded to the faying surfaces, for example, by the heat generated during the joining process.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于焊接接头的密封剂和相关联的焊接接头和方法。 密封剂包括铝和锗，其特征在于熔融温度低于被结合的结构件的熔化温度。 设置在结构构件的接合表面之间的密封剂可以填充结构构件之间的空间，以防止化学物质，水分，碎屑和其他物质的进入，从而减少接头或结构构件在 界面。 此外，密封剂可以例如通过在接合过程中产生的热而扩散结合到接合表面。

公开(公告)号：US09682418B1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-20

申请号：US12486960

申请日：2009-06-18

Applicant: Keith A. Young ,  Richard J. Lederich ,  James B. Castle ,  Christopher S. Huskamp

Inventor： Keith A. Young ,  Richard J. Lederich ,  James B. Castle ,  Christopher S. Huskamp

IPC: B21J5/00 ,  B21J3/00

CPC classification number: B21J5/008 ,  B21D31/005 ,  B21J3/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a sheet of material. The sheet of material may be secured relative to a tool in an incremental sheet metal forming machine. The sheet of material may be incrementally shaped into a shape of a part using a stylus. The stylus may comprise a rod having a first end and a second end, a substantially curved surface on the first end, and a texture on at least a portion of the substantially curved surface on the first end. The texture may be configured to channel a lubricant onto the first end.

公开(公告)号：US20080230584A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US11687907

申请日：2007-03-19

Applicant: Richard J. Lederich ,  John A. Baumann

Inventor： Richard J. Lederich ,  John A. Baumann

IPC: B23K20/12

CPC classification number: B23K20/1225 ,  C22F1/04

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a workpiece is provided. The method generally includes friction stir welding at least one structural member, selectively removing material from the surfaces of the workpiece at the location of a friction stir weld joint, and thereafter subjecting the workpiece to a solution treat, quench, and age treatment. By selectively removing regions from the surfaces of the workpiece that are defined by nonuniform material properties adapted to nucleate nonuniform grain growth during the solution treat, quench, and age treatment, a subsequent grain growth during the thermal treatment can be at least partially prevented.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种制造工件的方法。 该方法通常包括摩擦搅拌焊接至少一个结构构件，在摩擦搅拌焊接接头的位置选择性地从工件的表面去除材料，然后对工件进行溶液处理，淬火和老化处理。 通过选择性地从工件表面去除区域，其由在溶液处理，淬火和老化处理期间适应成核不均匀晶粒生长的不均匀材料特性限定，可以至少部分地防止在热处理期间随后的晶粒生长。

公开(公告)号：US5955207A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-21

申请号：US977473

申请日：1997-11-24

Applicant: Richard J. Lederich ,  Raymond J. Tisler

Inventor： Richard J. Lederich ,  Raymond J. Tisler

IPC: B64C1/00 ,  C22C14/00 ,  C22C32/00 ,  C22F1/18 ,  B32B1/00

CPC classification number: B64C1/12 ,  C22C14/00 ,  C22C32/0073 ,  C22F1/183 ,  B64C2001/0081 ,  Y10T428/12806

Abstract: The face sheet is formed of a titanium alloy which includes boron that can be superplastically formed and diffusion bonded to form a structural panel. The structural panel generally includes a pair of face sheets that are disposed on and bonded to opposite sides of a metallic core. By forming at least one of the face sheets of a titanium alloy which includes boron, such as between about 0.2 weight percent and about 2 weight percent of boron, the resulting structural panel is stiffened without any corresponding increase in weight relative to structural panels formed of conventional titanium alloys. Preferably, powdered titanium diboride (TiB.sub.2) is added to a titanium alloy charge that is subsequently formed into a boron reinforced titanium alloy sheet. During the forming process, the TiB.sub.2 reacts to produce TiB reinforcements that are scattered throughout the metal matrix to increase the modulus and correspondingly stiffen the resulting face sheet.

Abstract translation: 面板由钛合金形成，该钛合金包括能够被超塑性地形成和扩散接合以形成结构板的硼。 结构板通常包括一对面板，其设置在金属芯的相对侧并且结合到金属芯的相对侧上。 通过形成包括硼的钛合金的至少一个表面片，例如约0.2重量％至约2重量％的硼，所得到的结构面板相对于由 常规钛合金。 优选地，将钛粉二硼化钛（TiB 2）加入到随后形成硼增强钛合金板的钛合金电荷中。 在成型过程中，TiB 2反应生成分散在整个金属基体上的TiB增强材料，以增加模量并相应地使所得到的表面片变硬。

公开(公告)号：US4861551A

公开(公告)日：1989-08-29

申请号：US79316

申请日：1987-07-30

Applicant: Peter Meschter ,  Richard J. Lederich ,  James E. O'Neal

Inventor： Peter Meschter ,  Richard J. Lederich ,  James E. O'Neal

IPC: C22C1/04 ,  C22C21/12

CPC classification number: C22C21/12 ,  C22C1/0416

Abstract: Three aluminum-lithium alloys are provided for high performance aircraft structures and engines. All three alloys contain 3 wt % copper, 2 wt % lithium, 1 wt % magnesium, and 0.2 wt % zirconium. Alloy 1 has no further alloying elements. Alloy 2 has the addition of 1 wt % iron and 1 wt % nickel. Alloy 3 has the addition of 1.6 wt % chromium to the shared alloy composition of the three alloys. The balance of the three alloys, except for incidentql impurities, is aluminum. These alloys have low densities and improved strengths at temperatures up to 260.degree. C. for long periods of time.

Abstract translation: 提供三种铝锂合金用于高性能飞机结构和发动机。 所有三种合金都含有3重量％的铜，2重量％的锂，1重量％的镁和0.2重量％的锆。 合金1没有其他合金元素。 合金2添加1重量％的铁和1重量％的镍。 合金3对三种合金的共同合金组成添加1.6重量％的时间。 除了杂质之外，三种合金的余量是铝。 这些合金在高达260℃的温度下长时间具有低密度和改善的强度。

公开(公告)号：US4811766A

公开(公告)日：1989-03-14

申请号：US107404

申请日：1987-10-08

Applicant: Shankar M. Sastry ,  Richard J. Lederich

Inventor： Shankar M. Sastry ,  Richard J. Lederich

IPC: B23K20/08 ,  C22F1/04

CPC classification number: B23K20/08 ,  C22F1/04 ,  Y10S420/902

Abstract: A method of superplastically forming aluminum alloy composites employs explosive bonding to produce strong, consistent bonds and annealing treatment to produce a fine microstructure in the bonded alloy sheets. The bonded alloy sheets having the fine microstructure can then be formed by superplastic methods to produce complex parts and structural elements.

Abstract translation: 铝合金复合材料的超塑性成形方法采用爆炸接合，可以产生强而一致的粘结和退火处理，从而在接合的合金薄板中产生精细的微观结构。 然后可以通过超塑性方法形成具有精细微结构的接合合金板，以产生复杂部件和结构元件。