Abstract:
Electromagnetic forming can lead to better formability along with additional benefits. The spatial distribution of forming pressure in electromagnetic forming can be controlled by the configuration of the actuator. A type of actuator is discussed which gives a uniform pressure distribution in forming. It also provides a mechanically robust design and has a high efficiency for flat sheet forming.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Formverfahren, bei dem ein Material (10) eines Werkstückes (12, 30) mittels wenigstens eines Formwerkzeuges (14, 44, 48, 50, 142) umgeformt wird. Um eine größere Formenvielfalt mit verbesserten Qualitäten zu erreichen, wird zwischen dem Material (10) und dem wenigstens einen Formwerkzeug (14, 44, 48, 50, 142) ein Schmiermittel (18) verwendet, dessen Viskosität durch ein Anliegen oder Verändern eines Feldes (56) veränderbar ist.
Abstract:
A scheme for deforming a sheet of material is provided. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for deforming a sheet of material is provided. The apparatus comprises a die portion, an electromagnetic actuator, and a conductive frame. The die portion defines a profiled surface. The electromagnetic actuator is arranged opposite the profiled surface of the die portion. The conductive frame is configured to (i) secure the sheet of material in electrical contact with the conductive frame in a position between the electromagnetic actuator and the profiled die surface, (ii) permit deformation of the sheet of material against the profiled die surface upon activation of the electromagnetic actuator, and (iii) define a return path for eddy currents induced in the sheet of material upon activation of the electromagnetic actuator.
Abstract:
A system for removing dents from metal (22) comprising (i) a device (10) which includes at least one magnet (12) having a handle (16) detachably held to a portion of the magnet (12) by magnetic attraction and a roller (20) detachably held to a portion of the magnet (12) opposite the handle (16) by the magnetic forces of the magnet(12), and (ii) a method which includes the steps of attaching the magnet (12) to the handle(16), placing the roller (20) inside the tubing (22) of a dented instrument, placing the portion of the magnet (12) opposite the handle (16) against the exterior of the instrument (22), catching or acquiring the roller (20) with the magnet (12) such that the magnet (12) and the roller (20) form a magnetic assembly, wherein the roller (20) is on the interior of the instrument (22) and the magnet(12) is on the exterior of the instrument(22), and moving, sliding or rocking the magnetic assembly(10) across the dents (24) until the dents (24) are removed from the metal.
Abstract:
An electromagnetic forming apparatus for forming an essentially planar metal plate into a dish having a three-dimensional pattern, is provided. The apparatus comprises a mould having a forming surface with a contour corresponding to said three-dimensional pattern; a forming coil device; and an electric discharge circuitry for discharging a short and intense electric current pulse through the forming coil device to yield a pulsed magnetic forming (PMF) force for deforming said plate.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of providing an armature housing having the steps of providing a solid cylinder of malleable material having a first part and a second part; raising at least a part of a perimeter of the first part in a direction away from the second part for defining a raised wall; compressing the second part in an axial direction toward the first part, resulting in a flattened disc generally perpendicular to the first part; and wherein the first part, second part, and at least part of the perimeter are all integrally connected as a single piece.
Abstract:
A method of forming a structural member includes hydroforming the blank (15) to form a hydroformed member (12) and finishing the hydroformed member by positioning the wall of the hydroformed member between a die surface (32) and an electromagnetic discharging element (16) having a non-circular cross-section, and actuating the electromagnetic discharging element so that the metallic wall of the hydroformed member presses against the die surface.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a vehicle wheel includes the steps of providing a wheel rim and a spider and holding the spider inside the wheel rim. The wheel rim and the spider are positioned in a high capacity forming machine. At least one of a portion of the wheel rim located adjacent an outer periphery of the spider and a portion of the outer periphery of the spider is permanently deformed towards the other of the wheel rim and the spider thereby securing the wheel rim to the spider. An apparatus for securing the wheel rim to the spider includes a bottom die, a bottom inside rim stabilizer supported on the bottom die, a spider supported on the bottom inside rim stabilizer, a top inside rim stabilizer and a wheel rim supported by the bottom rim stabilizer and the top inside rim stabilizer. A high capacity forming machine encircles the wheel rim.
Abstract:
A magnetic press (10) for performing a manufacturing operation includes tooling (60) operatively connected to reciprocating parts comprising rods (22), and a magnet (41) connected to the rods (22) through a stationary plate (31). A control circuit (200) electrically operates a reciprocating magnet (41) and a stationary magnet (51) for inducing flux fields of attraction in the magnets (41, 51), and for reversing the polarity of the flux fields to eliminate residual magnetism and for cushioning the landing of magnet (41) on a return stroke.
Abstract:
A method of welding two workpieces together is described. A conductor in electrical communication with a pulse circuit is provided. A portion of the second workpiece is located adjacent the conductor. The two workpieces are also located together. A portion, or all, of one workpiece is welded to the other by applying a pulse current to one of the workpieces. A method of forming a workpiece is disclosed using a pulse current to move the workpiece into a desired shape.