Explosive spot joining of metals

Details Explosive spot joining of metals Explosive spot joining of metals

1996-04-04

1997-10-14

Heinrich, Samuel M.

Metal fusion bonding

Process

Using explosive energy

228215, 228 25, B23K 2008

Patent

active

056763034

ABSTRACT:
The invention is an apparatus and method for wire splicing using an explosive joining process. The apparatus consists of a prebend, U-shaped strap of metal that slides over prepositioned wires. A standoff means separates the wires from the strap before joining. An adhesive means holds two ribbon explosives in position centered over the U-shaped strap. A detonating means connects to the ribbon explosives. The process involves spreading strands of each wire to be joined into a flat plane. The process then requires alternating each strand in alignment to form a mesh-like arrangement with an overlapped area. The strap slides over the strands of the wires, and the standoff means is positioned between the two surfaces. The detonating means then initiates the ribbon explosives that drive the strap to accomplish a high velocity, angular collision between the mating surfaces. This collision creates surface melts and collision bonding resulting in electron-sharing linkups.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5064111 (1991-11-01), Bement et al.

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