Abstract: The invention relates to a tool apparatus for producing a composite material component part, comprising a forming tool having a contact region for a workpiece, wherein the forming tool is made, in at least a portion thereof, of an electrically conductive material; and an induction heating apparatus having an inductive heating mat, wherein the heating mat is positioned in spaced relation to the forming tool, and wherein a positioning of the workpiece is provided between the heating mat and the forming tool, in contact with the forming tool, and wherein heating of the forming tool is provided, in at least a portion thereof, by the induction heating apparatus. The invention further relates to a method for producing a component part from a composite material by way of a forming tool.

Abstract: A high-resolution additive manufacturing system based on a parallel printing method using a spatial light modulator. A method and system for additive manufacturing using a DMD in the laser beam path. The use of a pre-heat laser beam in combination with a build laser beam having a DMD along the build laser beam path.

Abstract: A bond fixture includes a frame that defines a chamber for receiving a component. At least one bladder assembly is mounted to the frame and extends into the chamber to apply a pressure to an adjacent surface of the component. A caul assembly is positionable about the component and receivable within the chamber. The caul assembly heats a localized portion of the component.

Abstract: A bond fixture for bonding a component includes a frame defining a chamber for receiving the component. A first pad and a second pad are mounted to the frame. At least one of the first pad and the second pad is movable relative to the frame to adjust a pressure applied to the component. A caul assembly is adapted to be disposed in thermal communication with the component. The caul assembly heats a localized portion of the component.

Abstract: An auxiliary welding heating system includes an induction heating coil disposed adjacent to a welding torch or plasma cutter. The auxiliary welding heating system further includes an induction power supply configured to generate an alternating current and a step-down transformer coupled to the induction power supply. The induction heating coil is coupled to the step-down transformer and is configured to receive the alternating current and induce eddy currents in a welding work piece to heat the welding work piece before an advancing welding arc or plasma cut to a homologous temperature of at least approximately 0.5.

Abstract: A composite engine component comprises a body having an outer circumferential surface and an inner circumferential surface. The body of the engine component is of unitary, integral, one-piece construction and comprises a radially inner section and a radially outer section having different material compositions. The radially inner section and the radially outer section of the body are welded together using a magnetic pulse welding process in which a metallurgical bond is formed along a bonding interface between the inner and outer sections of the body.

Abstract: This invention relates to a metalized skutterudite thermoelectric material having improved long-term stability and a method of manufacturing the same, wherein the skutterudite thermoelectric material is metalized with a multilayer structure including a Ti layer for preventing the diffusion of the skutterudite thermoelectric material and a Fe—Ni layer for preventing an increase in the thickness of an intermetallic compound layer, whereby the performance of the skutterudite thermoelectric material does not deteriorate due to diffusion and formation of the intermetallic compound even upon long-term use, thus exhibiting improved stability of use, and moreover, the lifetime and stability of a thermoelectric power generation module using the skutterudite thermoelectric material can be increased, whereby the power generation efficiency of the thermoelectric power generation module can be increased in the long term.

Abstract: A fiber placement system including a fiber placement station at a first location, the fiber placement station including a tool and a fiber placement assembly configured to construct a reinforcement layup on the tool, the first fiber placement assembly including a compaction roller rotatable about an axis of rotation, the compaction roller at least partially defining a nip, a thermoplastic composite ply extending through the nip and a heating unit positioned to heat the thermoplastic composite ply proximate the nip, and a consolidation station at a consolidation location, the consolidation location being different from the first location, the consolidation station including a consolidation tool and a consolidation system configured to consolidate a reinforcement layup assembly that includes the reinforcement layup.

Abstract: A control unit of an induction heating unit controls AC power output to a heating coil of a transverse type induction heating unit that allows an alternating magnetic field to intersect a sheet surface of a conductive sheet that is being conveyed to inductively heat the conductive sheet. The control unit includes: a magnetic energy recovery switch that outputs AC power to the heating coil; a frequency setting unit that sets an output frequency in response to at least one of the relative permeability, resistivity, and sheet thickness of the conductive sheet; and a gate control unit that controls a switching operation of the magnetic energy recovery switch on the basis of the output frequency set by the frequency setting unit.

Abstract: A mask for a vapor deposition apparatus includes an outer frame; a first bar disposed on an inner side of the outer frame and fixed to the outer frame; and a pattern forming portion disposed on the outer frame and the first bar and fixed to the outer frame. The pattern forming portion includes a plurality of mask openings for pattern formation. Each of the plurality of mask openings is disposed along a first direction. The plurality of mask openings are disposed in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The first bar is positioned between adjacent two mask openings among the plurality of mask openings when viewed along a third direction orthogonal to the first direction and the second direction, and is in contact with the pattern forming portion.

Abstract: A method for forming a shim. A liquid shim material with a magnetically permeable material is applied in a location for the shim between a plurality of composite parts. A magnetic field is applied to the magnetically permeable material in the location. The magnetic field is configured to heat the liquid shim material to a temperature to cause the liquid shim material to become solid and form the shim.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrode for a fuel cell, the method comprising forming a powder bed from a predetermined powder, sintering the powder bed at a first predetermined temperature to form a substrate, and in some embodiments subsequently distributing an electrolyte powder on a surface of the substrate, and impregnating the substrate with electrolyte by heating the substrate with the electrolyte powder thereon to a second predetermined temperature so as to melt and wick the electrolyte into the substrate, thereby forming the electrode for the fuel cell, wherein at least one of the sintering and impregnating is performed by applying induction heating to at least one of said powder bed and said substrate.

Abstract: A positioning structure of a water supply hose for a pull-out faucet contains: a faucet body including an outlet; a water supply hose accommodated in the faucet body so as to supply water and including an outlet segment; a spraying head connected with the outlet segment of the water supply hose and being pulled outwardly and retracted inwardly with the water supply hose; a magnetic attraction device including a first connecting member and a second connecting member which magnetically attract with each other. The first connecting member is disposed in the outlet, the second connecting member is mounted on an outlet segment, the second connecting member retracts back to its original position with the water supply hose and the spraying head and moves into the outlet so as to magnetically attract with the first connecting member, hence the water supply hose and the spraying head are magnetically attracted and fixed.

Abstract: A soldering method is provided. According to the method at least two sets of components are heated and soldered by heating. Each set includes a first soldering partner, a second soldering partner, and a solder. During the soldering process, the individual temperatures of each one of the sets are transmitted by a radio frequency transmitter to a receiving and control unit. The control unit controls the heating of the sets depending on the transmitted individual temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for joining two essentially metal sheet-type workpieces. In said method. the edge regions of the workpieces to be joined are placed at a distance from one another, at least one wire-shaped filler material is introduced into a zone between the edge regions before or during the joining process, and edge regions and the filler material are then heated to a predefined joining temperature by at least one first frictional element that moves in relation to the edge regions and the filler material, are subjected to a certain contact pressure, and are joined while being deformed.

Abstract: A device for solid state joining of light metals like aluminum is described. The device utilizes the principle of continuous extrusion to add a string of filler metal into a groove separating the components to be joined, and shear deformation for surface oxide removal in the groove. The device comprises a rotating drive spindle (13) terminated in a drive spindle head (14). A groove with the shape of a circular arc constituting an extrusion chamber (16) is machined in the outer surface (15) of the drive spindle head (14), the extrusion chamber (16) being limited radially outwards by a stationary annular metal shoe (17) surrounding the drive spindle head (14), the extrusion chamber (16) being terminated by an integrated (fixed) or replaceable abutment member (18) for diverting aluminum from its circular movement in the extrusion chamber (16) through a die orifice (19).

Abstract: A method for forming a component includes providing a first layer of a mixture of first and second powders. The method includes determining the frequency of an alternating magnetic field to induce eddy currents sufficient to bulk heat only one of the first and second powders. The alternating magnetic field is applied at the determined frequency to a portion of the first layer of the mixture using a flux concentrator. Exposure to the magnetic field changes the phase of at least a portion of the first powder to liquid. The liquid portion couples to at least some of the second powder and subsequently solidifies to provide a composite component.

Abstract: A welding head assembly has a work piece disposed between its containment plates' opposing surfaces with the work piece being maintained in a plastic state thereof at least in a vicinity of the welding head assembly's stir rod as the rod is rotated about its longitudinal axis. The welding head assembly and the work piece experience relative movement therebetween in a direction perpendicular to the rod's longitudinal axis as the work piece is subjected to a compressive force applied by the containment plates. A first source coupled to the first containment plate applies a first ultrasonic wave thereto such that the first ultrasonic wave propagates parallel to the direction of relative movement. A second source coupled to the second containment plate applies a second ultrasonic wave thereto such that the second ultrasonic wave propagates parallel to the direction of relative movement.

Abstract: A nitrogen gas tank, a rotary pump and a mechanical booster pump are connected to a bonding vessel that constitutes a bonding apparatus for carrying out diffusion bonding, the apparatus further comprising a pressure sensor. A nitrogen gas atmosphere is formed inside the bonding vessel, and under control operations of a control circuit, a nitrogen introduction rate is controlled so that a pressure is substantially fixed at a predetermined pressure between 3-105 Pa. At such a state, under the action of a rod of a hydraulic cylinder, a second electrode is brought into proximity with a first electrode, so that ultimately, a first object to be bonded and a second object to be bonded on the first electrode are pressed. Further, current is applied through the first electrode and the second electrode with respect to the first object to be bonded and the second object to be bonded.

Abstract: A system and method of restoring material properties is disclosed. A subject material may have one or more of its material properties restored by contacting a packed bed of a reactive material contained within a container with the subject material in which material properties are desired to be restored. The packed bed and the subject material may be heated to restore the material properties. The packed bed may be formed from boron, silicon or other appropriate materials. An inert atmosphere system may have an argon injection system or a helium injection system in communication with the container. A deoxidizing system may be in communication with the container for creating a vacuum within the container or injecting hydrogen into the container.

Abstract: A method for producing an electronic device is disclosed. One embodiment provides two soldering partners to be connected to one another at an envisaged joining location and at least one of which includes an electronic component or is formed as such a component, a soldering apparatus having an inductor, and an intermediate plate The soldering partners, the inductor and the intermediate plate are positioned in such a way that the intermediate plate is arranged between the electronic component and the envisaged joining location, on the one hand, and the inductor. The soldering partners are connected at the envisaged joining location by using a solder that is melted by energy emitted by the inductor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing performance of a microphone are disclosed. An airflow control system may include a block-shaped structure and an airflow impedance element residing within a cavity of the block-shaped structure. The airflow impedance element may be formed by filling the cavity with a plurality of pre-processed airflow impedance elements and sintering these elements, and may include a plurality of non-linear pathways. The plurality non-linear pathways may both impede airflow therethrough (e.g., when a force exerted by the airflow exceeds a predetermined amount) and pass sound that may match a frequency response of a microphone without substantially affecting the amplitude and frequency characteristics of the sound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for inductively heating a first and second surface to form a closure assembly. A method contemplated by the present invention includes spacing an upper die from a lower die for receipt of the first surface and the second surface configured in an overlying orientation, securing one end of the first surface to an end of the second surface and compressing the first surface toward the second surface to form a compressed arrangement which is inductively heated into a closure assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromagnetic pulse-welding device for joining a metal sheet to a metal part, consisting of an electric energy source which is connected to a coil by means of a current conductor, the active part of said coil being in the direct proximity of the metal sheet, said metal sheet being at a distance from the metal part. The passive part of the coil has a larger cross-section than the active part and said active part borders on one part of the surface in a positive fit, to a cooling insulator, the material having a relatively high thermal conductivity and a relatively low magnetic and electric conductivity compared to the material of the coil.

Abstract: A method and a device (1) for bonding a metal fairing (6) to protect a leading edge of an aircraft airfoil (7), the metal fairing (6) is designed to be bonded against the airfoil (7) with the help of an adhesive (9). The bonding device (1) is remarkable in that it includes a rigid yoke (2) having inserted therein induction heater elements (30) for heating the metal fairing (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for bonding stacked layers (19, 20) for making printed circuits, by electromagnetic induction. In particular, a magnetic flux is locally induced at a plurality of conducting spacers (25) provided along a peripheral area (22) of the multilayer stack (18). By this method, it is possible to induce magnetic fluxes with opposite sign in individual areas of the peripheral area, thus achieving the maximum energy efficiency during the bonding process. The invention further comprises an induction head and a bonding apparatus for performing the method.

Abstract: The system allows training and qualification of a user performing a skill-related training exercise involving body motion in a workspace. A training environment is selected through a computer apparatus, and variables, parameters and controls of the training environment and the training exercise are adjusted. Use of an input device by the user is monitored. The 3D angles and spatial coordinates of reference points related to the input device are monitored through a detection device. A simulated 3D dynamic environment reflecting effects caused by actions performed by the user on objects is computed in real time as a function of the training environment selected. Images of the simulated 3D dynamic environment in real time are generated on a display device viewable by the user as a function of a computed organ of vision-object relation. Data indicative of the actions performed by the user and the effects of the actions are recorded and user qualification is set as a function of the recorded data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for brazing and soldering using low and non-silver based filler metals are described. The present invention includes methods and systems for brazing and soldering using copper based or bronze type filler metals in lieu of silver containing filler metals. The systems and methods provide advantages in that the bronze filler metals are substantially cheaper than silver alloy filler metals that are commonly used. Furthermore, the present invention uses a low-temperature, water-soluble flux that provides for easier cleanup after the completion of the brazing process. Additionally, the present invention provides significant advantages over traditional copper brazing in that it allows for a one-piece workflow and eliminates the need for large component pieces and filler metal inventories. This results in a significant decrease in capital expenditures and utility costs.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for induction sealing workpieces, in which a series of workpieces are conveyed along a path extending in a conveyance direction, and each workpiece is exposed to a first electromagnetic field generated by a first induction head and to a second electromagnetic field generated by a second induction head, each of the first and second electromagnetic fields inducing eddy currents through the entirety of each workpiece. Respective magnetic axes of the first and second induction heads are non-parallel to each other such that each workpiece is exposed to a plurality of differently oriented electromagnetic fields as the workpiece is conveyed along the path.

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.

Abstract: Permanent magnets are arranged at the interior of a rotating body at uniform intervals. The device comprises: a rotating body which is rotated by a motor; a heat generation part, which is disposed in the vicinity of the rotating body, which includes an electroconductive material, and which is disposed within the magnetic fields of the permanent magnets; and a hot air capture plate, which is disposed in the vicinity of the heat generation part, and in which a plurality of hot air flow passage holes are provided, the rotating body being rotated by a rotating shaft, which is coupled to the motor. Furthermore, a thermocouple may be connected to the heat generation part, and the heat energy that would be dissipated to the outside air is converted to electrical energy by the thermocouple. Furthermore, the electromagnetic induction device is constituted such that a hot air capture plate, in which a plurality of hot air flow passage holes are provided, is disposed in the vicinity of the heat generation part.

Abstract: A method for selectively forming at least one region of a gasket sheet metal layer made of a spring steel, wherein, for the purposes of facilitating the forming process, the region of the sheet metal layer that is to be formed is heated up inductively for reducing the hardness thereof and the electromagnetic alternating field serving for the inductive heating process is concentrated onto the region that is to be formed, wherein the application time of the electromagnetic alternating field on each part of said region of the sheet metal layer that is to be formed amounts to at most approximately 2 seconds.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for sealing a metal end to an end of a non-metal body of a food container. The method includes placing the metal end onto the end of the non-metal body and inducing electrical currents in the peripheral portion only of the metal end to heat the peripheral portion. The peripheral portion is heated to a temperature and for a time sufficient to melt the non-metal end of the body. The inductive heating is then ceased to allow the molten material to re-solidify forming a bond and a seal with the metal end. The apparatus includes an annular copper coil sized and shaped to be positioned around or overlying the peripheral portion of the metal end. Passing radio frequency current through the copper coil induces heating currents in the peripheral portion of the end. Alignment features may be attached to the copper coil to align and center it with the metal end.

Abstract: A method and device for soldering plural electrical connections, in which contact elements have to be soldered to soldered-connection faces positioned on a non-metallic glazing. In the method a soldering tool is used to emit a magnetic field towards the solder spots to heat these by induction. The magnitude and shape of the soldering tool is sized according to the surface area over which plural solder spots that have to be heated simultaneously in a soldering operation are situated. At the same time, the frequency of an AC voltage applied to the loop or to the coil is tailored to the connection geometry and set to 150 kHz at most. Thus, for a high work rate, markedly better heating of the components that need to be soldered is obtained because the low-frequency field lines have a greater depth of penetration into the bodies.

Abstract: A mounting substrate includes a substrate, a bonding pad and an induction heating pad. The bonding pad is formed on the substrate, and adhered to a solder ball to mount a semiconductor chip on the substrate. The induction heating pad is disposed adjacent to the bonding pad, the induction heating pad being induction heated by an applied alternating magnetic field to reflow the solder ball. The induction heating pad having a diameter greater than a skin depth in response to the frequency of the applied alternating magnetic field is selectively induction heated in response to a low frequency band of the alternating magnetic field. Accordingly, during a reflow process for a solder ball, the semiconductor chip may be mounted on the mounting substrate to complete a semiconductor package without damaging the mounting substrate, to thereby improve the reliability of the completed semiconductor package.

Abstract: The invention includes a composite material comprising magnetic field responsive particles distributed in a reversibly crosslinked polymer, wherein the reversibly crosslinked polymer includes thermally reversible bonds. In one embodiment, exposing the composite material to an electromagnetic field allows for crack-healing, remolding and/or bonding of the material.

Abstract: Quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg is used to make parts found in aerospace vehicles. Exemplary aerospace parts that are made using quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg include aircraft window frames, wing fairing supports, flange supports, frame gussets, rudder actuator brackets, shear ties, seat pedestals, cargo floor flange supports, storage bin fittings, antenna supports, torque tube pans, handle boxes, side guide fittings, wing box covers and intercostals.

Abstract: A covering device for covering an area of an organic substrate, with a connecting zone between a closure cap and the substrate. It is proposed that the connecting zone includes, at least in certain areas, a heating element for heating the connecting zone during the creation of a connection between the closure cap and the substrate. Also provided is an organic substrate with a covering device and a production method for producing a covering device.

Abstract: There is provided a method for manufacturing a thermoelectric conversion module that allows adhesiveness between a thermoelectric conversion element and an electrode to be further increased. It is a method for manufacturing a thermoelectric conversion module 1 that comprises a step of bonding thermoelectric conversion elements 10 to electrodes 6, 8 by electromagnetic induction heating of the thermoelectric conversion elements 10.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to package a device. Heat is localized on a die having bumps on a package substrate using a first induction heater operating at a first frequency. Heat is localized on at least an integrated heat spreader (IHS), a thermal interface material (TIM), an underfill, and a sealant on the die using a second induction heater operating at a second frequency.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a method for forming a bonded assembly comprises providing a first and second portion of the assembly; preparing a mating surface on each portion that conforms substantially to the mating surface of the other portion; rapidly heating a bonding material while substantially heating no more than a thin surface zone adjacent each mating surface, and rapidly assembling the two portions in such a manner as to confine a fraction of the bonding material between the mating surfaces. The first portion may comprise polycrystalline diamond or thermally stable polycrystalline diamond; the second portion may comprise cobalt-cemented tungsten carbide. The assembly may comprise a tool for high-impact applications.

Abstract: An inductive thermal bonding system includes at least one inductive bonding or heating member containing a magnetic E-shaped inductive core and a coil bounding a central member of the E-shaped inductive core. A rigid cover plate allows high and predictable temperature rate-of-change during use and reduced thermal cycling time without risk of detriment. Adaptive solid copper pads on multiplayer bonding regions minimize bonding errors and improve reliability. A cooling system is provided for adaptively cooling both the bond head and the bonded stack. Single and paired inductive heating members may be employed, and may also be alternatively controlled and positioned to aid generation of multiplayer bonding subassemblies distant from an edge of a multiplayer sheet construct.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a metallurgical bond. A first metal workpiece (10) and one or more second metal workpieces (15) are brought into proximity to one another such that a first portion (12) of the first workpiece (10) is in general overlying relationship with a second portion (17) of the one or more second workpieces (15). A suitable material (99) is provided between said first portion (12) and said second portion (17), said material (99) being in the form of particles or foil.

Abstract: Systems and methods for brazing and soldering using low and non-silver based filler metals are described. The present invention includes methods and systems for brazing and soldering using copper based or bronze type filler metals in lieu of silver containing filler metals. The systems and methods provide advantages in that the bronze filler metals are substantially cheaper than silver alloy filler metals that are commonly used. Furthermore, the present invention uses a low-temperature, water-soluble flux that provides for easier cleanup after the completion of the brazing process. Additionally, the present invention provides significant advantages over traditional copper brazing in that it allows for a one-piece workflow and eliminates the need for large component pieces and filler metal inventories. This results in a significant decrease in capital expenditures and utility costs.

Abstract: An apparatus and process are provided for forming a two-metal flat bonded article. A flat metal sheet in solid form is placed in the indention of a heat resistant plate. A second heat resistant plate is placed over the flat metal sheet in the indentation to form a flat metal sheet enclosure. The flat metal sheet enclosure is placed in a U-shaped inductor assembly embedded with a solenoidal induction coil. Supply of alternating current to the solenoidal induction coil inductively heats the flat metal sheet after which the sheet is withdrawn from the inductor assembly. The second heat resistant plate is removed and a bond metal in liquid form is placed over the top surface of the flat metal sheet in the indentation so that the two-metal flat bonded article is formed as the bond metal solidifies.

Abstract: Process for fabricating an axle that includes a cross-member and arms which are assembled to extremities of the cross-member, wherein the process includes forming a cross-member, forming at least one arm, arranging the cross-member and the at least one arm in a fastening position, and fastening together in a rigid manner the cross-member and the at least one arm using a magneto-forming process. Wherein the fastening occurs while the cross-member and the at least one arm are in the fastening position and at least one of the cross-member and the at least one arm include at least one metallic material. This abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is provide a method of forming a flux layer on an aluminum plate member, wherein a heating step for drying after a spray-coating of a flux composition can be omitted. The invention relates to a flux layer 2 composed of solid constituents of 5-25 g/m2 formed on a surface of an aluminum plate member 1, by spray-coating a flux composition from a nozzle 20 to the plate member 1 with a thickness of 0.2-1.6 mm, which was press-molded and heated for degreasing in a heat-degreasing oven 10, while a temperature of the plate member 1 is kept from 120 to 180° C. under the remaining heat after completing a heating step for degreasing, and naturally drying for volatilizing volatile constituents of the flux composition utilizing the remaining heat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and to a device (1) for bonding a metal fairing (6) to protect a leading edge of an aircraft airfoil (7), said metal fairing (6) being designed to be bonded against said airfoil (7) with the help of an adhesive (9) The bonding device (1) is remarkable in that it includes a rigid yoke (2) having inserted therein induction heater means (30) for heating said metal fairing (6).

Abstract: A sonotrode (33) for machining workpieces and a method for the operation of the sontotode. The sonotrode enables workpieces to be cut (1) and welded (5) simultaneously in a single work process. This results in substantially higher quality machined workpieces in comparison with the prior art. Cutting and welding occur in parallel in a single process.

Abstract: A method to heat a stator bar and clip assembly in a brazing chamber including: placing the stator bar and clip assembly in the brazing chamber, wherein the assembly is seated in a heating coil; positioning a conductive mass between a press and the stator bar and clip; applying the press to the assembly while the assembly is seated in the coil; heating the stator bar and clip by applying energy to the coil; brazing the stator bar to the clip with the heat from the coil, and removing the press and cooling the brazed clip.