Manufacturing Industry

Magnetic pulse welding joins tubular components. (Welding/Joining).

Advanced Materials & Processes, January, 2002

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Magnetic pulse welding has reportedly been advanced at the Edison Welding Institute, Columbus, Ohio, for joining tubular components in the automotive, aerospace, and fluid products industries. Magnetic pulse technology has been around for decades, but recent advances have enabled it to become a cost-effective option.

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During the magnetic pulse welding of two tubular components, the tubes are placed inside a coil. An electrical current is sent through the coil, generating an intense magnetic field and creating high eddy currents in the outer tube. The eddy currents create an intense ...

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Manufacturing Industry

Magnetic pulse welding joins tubular components. (Welding/Joining).

Advanced Materials & Processes, January, 2002

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