Abstract: A system for manufacturing a Three Dimensional (3D) printed component is provided. The system includes a substrate adapted for at least partially 3D printing the component thereon. The substrate includes a first geometrical feature. The system also includes a plurality of processing stations interconnected to one another. Each of the plurality of processing stations is adapted to receive the substrate. Each of the plurality of processing stations includes a second geometrical feature adapted to interlock with the first geometrical feature.

Abstract: A truck body for a machine is disclosed. The truck body has a bottom wall defining a front end and a rear end, a pair of lateral walls extending from the bottom wall, and a front wall extending between the pair of lateral walls at the front end. The truck body includes a pair of bottom beams pivotally coupled to a frame of the machine. The truck body further includes a plurality of tubes disposed on the pair of bottom beams. Each of the plurality of tubes is disposed adjacent to each other to at least define the bottom wall and the pair of lateral walls of the truck body.

Abstract: A fabrication system is disclosed for use in joining two components of a work piece. The fabrication system may have a mount configured to hold the work piece with a void to be filled with material. The fabrication system may also have a scanner configured to capture at least one image of the void, a robotic fabrication device movable relative to the mount, and a controller in communication with the scanner and the robotic fabrication device. The controller may be configured to generate a model of the void based on the at least one image, and to slice the model into at least one layer. The controller may also be configured to develop a tool path for each of the at least one layer, and to cause the robotic fabrication device to deposit material within the void based on the tool path.

Abstract: A consumable insert for welding a first component to a second component is provided. The first component is positioned with respect to the second component in such a manner that a gap is defined between adjacent surfaces thereof. The consumable insert includes a body having a profile. The profile of the body matches a scan of a profile of the gap between the adjacent surfaces. The consumable insert also includes a dam portion having a profile. The profile of the dam portion matches, at least in part, a scan of corresponding surfaces of the first component and the second component respectively. The dam portion is provided in contact with at least one end of the body. The dam portion is configured to control an overflow of a weld puddle therefrom. The body and the dam portion are formed using three dimensional printing.

Abstract: A weld kit is presented for use in creating a weld with limited access to a structure. The weld kit contains a back plate being a combination of a thermic material attached to a metallic material. Additionally, the weld kit has a lowering device secured to the back plate. A plurality of tacking nodes travel through both the thermic material and the metallic material of the back plate. The plurality of tacking nodes are operative to accept and distribute heat from a welding arc to create a tack weld at a location where at least one of the plurality of tacking nodes contacts a weld joint. The presented weld kit may be used to repair a damaged enclosed structure. Additionally, the presented weld kit may also be used to create an enclosed structure in a manufacture type environment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for weld distortion reduction via a dynamically controlled heat source are disclosed. One system includes a welding apparatus comprising a sensor, a first heat source, and a second heat source. The system may further include a processor and a memory bearing instructions that, upon execution by the processor, cause the system at least to: receive data relating to a weld of a first part to a second part performed by the first heat source, the data comprising at least data from the sensor; generate, based at least on the data from the sensor, a simulation of the weld; determine, based at least on the simulation of the weld, a simulated distortion in at least one of the first part and the second part; determine, based at least on the determined simulated distortion, a heat source application intended to counter a distortion represented by the simulated distortion; and generate a directive to implement, by the second heat source, the heat source application.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a backing member in an enclosed structure is disclosed. The enclosed structure includes a first plate defining an opening therethrough. The apparatus is configured to be disposed within the enclosed structure. The apparatus includes a clamp member and a support member configured to rotatably support the clamp member. The clamp member is rotatable about a rotation axis defined by the support member. The support member is further configured to abut a second plate spaced apart from the first plate. The clamp member is configured to be moved along the rotation axis relative to the support member and bias the backing member to contact with the first plate along the opening.

Abstract: A truck body for a machine is disclosed. The truck body has a bottom wall defining a front end and a rear end, a pair of lateral walls extending from the bottom wall, and a front wall extending between the pair of lateral walls at the front end. The truck body includes a pair of bottom beams pivotally coupled to a frame of the machine. The truck body further includes a plurality of tubes disposed on the pair of bottom beams. Each of the plurality of tubes is disposed adjacent to each other to at least define the bottom wall and the pair of lateral walls of the truck body.

Abstract: An induction heating apparatus for heat-treating a joint disposed between two work pieces. The apparatus may include a retainer that has an inner surface. The inner surface of the retainer has a profile that corresponds to a profile of the joint and portions of the work pieces. The inner surface of the retainer may further include a groove for accommodating an inductor. The inductor has a first end connected to a first terminal of a radio frequency electric current source. The inductor extends from the first terminal and along the groove before terminating at the second end that connects to a second terminal of the radio frequency electric current source.

Abstract: A weld backing assembly includes a backing tile configured to be applied to the underside of a seam between adjacent edges of two spaced-apart metal articles to be welded together. The backing tile is further configured to be aligned beneath the seam between the adjacent edges of the articles to support molten weld metal. The weld backing assembly also includes a consumable metal insert including an elongate strip embedded into a longitudinal center channel of the backing tile and one or more lateral strips embedded into corresponding lateral channels formed within the top surface of the backing tile.

Abstract: A welded assembly includes a first metal component, a second metal component, and a welded butt joint connecting the first metal component and the second metal component. The welded assembly further includes a retaining bracket, and a backing member held by the retaining bracket and positioned adjacent to the welded butt joint. The retaining bracket includes an attachment leg secured to the first metal component, and a support leg holding the backing member. The support leg urges the backing member toward the welded butt joint, and has a free distal end.

Abstract: A method for repairing a nitrided surface having a damaged area is disclosed. The method includes introducing the nitrided surface into a bath containing electroless material for a predetermined period of time. The method also includes coating the damaged area with a layer of the electroless material. Further the method subjects the layer to an autofrettage process. The electroless material is heat treated at a predetermined temperature for a predefined time.

Abstract: A consumable insert for welding a first component to a second component is provided. The first component is positioned with respect to the second component in such a manner that a gap is defined between adjacent surfaces thereof. The consumable insert includes a body having a profile. The profile of the body matches a scan of a profile of the gap between the adjacent surfaces. The consumable insert also includes a dam portion having a profile. The profile of the dam portion matches, at least in part, a scan of corresponding surfaces of the first component and the second component respectively. The dam portion is provided in contact with at least one end of the body. The dam portion is configured to control an overflow of a weld puddle therefrom. The body and the dam portion are formed using three dimensional printing.

Abstract: A fabrication system is disclosed for use in joining two components of a work piece. The fabrication system may have a mount configured to hold the work piece with a void to be filled with material. The fabrication system may also have a scanner configured to capture at least one image of the void, a robotic fabrication device movable relative to the mount, and a controller in communication with the scanner and the robotic fabrication device. The controller may be configured to generate a model of the void based on the at least one image, and to slice the model into at least one layer. The controller may also be configured to develop a tool path for each of the at least one layer, and to cause the robotic fabrication device to deposit material within the void based on the tool path.

Abstract: A method to join a first enclosed workpiece and a second enclosed workpiece is provided. The first enclosed workpiece includes a first connecting end and a first cavity region. The second enclosed workpiece includes a second connecting end and a second cavity region. A backing member is placed in the first connecting end, with a first end within the first cavity region. A resilient member is positioned in the first cavity region, with a first portion within the first cavity region. The second enclosed workpiece is positioned proximal to the first enclosed workpiece to define a gap between the first connecting end and the second connecting end. Upon positioning, a second end of the backing member and a second portion of the resilient member are placed within the second cavity region. The first connecting end is then welded with the second connecting end over the backing member near the gap.

Abstract: A system for facilitating welding along an opening defined in a first plate of an enclosed structure is disclosed. The system includes a support device adapted to be inserted between the opening of the first plate. The support device includes a first support member and a second support member adjustably coupled to the first support member. The support device includes a magnet member adapted to detachably couple the second support member to a second plate of the enclosed structure. A pusher member is partially received within a channel of the first support member. A pin member is adapted to selectively engage with one of a plurality of teeth of the pusher member. A backing member is adapted to close the opening from within the enclosure. Further, a cord member is used to move the pusher member and bias the backing member into contact with the first plate.

Abstract: High weld fatigue class transverse butt joint welds utilizing customized consumable weld inserts laid into the root of the joint. The customized consumable weld inserts may be produced with a 3D printer using digital data obtained by scanning of the joint or from product specifications. The insert may be printed or formed using one or more metal powders that may be solidified by the 3D printer.

Abstract: Provided in an embodiment of the present invention are a software key updating method and device. A trusted client device receives key information and verification information corresponding to the software and transmitted by a server, the key information containing a to-be-updated first software public key signature and a new second software public key signature, and the verification information containing software verification information; if a valid first software public key signature corresponding to the software and stored in the trusted client device is consistent with the received first software public key signature, then checking whether the software verification information is valid; and if the software verification information is valid, then updating the valid first software public key signature corresponding to the software and stored in the trusted client device as a second software public key signature.

Abstract: A method for repairing a nitrided surface having a damaged area is disclosed. The method includes introducing the nitrided surface into a bath containing electroless material for a predetermined period of time. The method also includes coating the damaged area with a layer of the electroless material. Further the method subjects the layer to an autofrettage process. The electroless material is heat treated at a predetermined temperature for a predefined time.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hybrid pole bearingless switched reluctance motor (BLSRM). The BLSRM includes a stator provided with windings, a rotor rotating about an axis when current is conducted to the windings. The rotor includes a plurality of rotor poles extending radially outward, and the stator includes a plurality of stator poles extending radially inward. The windings include suspending windings to generate radial force for the rotor and torque windings to generate torque. The suspending windings are mutually separated from the torque windings. Through the use of the hybrid pole BLSRM, a stator pole generating the radial force can be controlled independently from the stator pole generating the torque by separately arranging the stator pole generating the radial force and the stator pole generating torque based on the analysis of radial force and torque characteristics according to the position of the stator poles.