Parallel robotics system and method of induction kinetic hybrid welding processes
AssigneeSpinduction Weld, Inc.
InventorDavid Grant Lingnau
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AssigneeSpinduction Weld, Inc.
InventorDavid Grant Lingnau
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With the present invention, the combination of amplitudes and velocities of rotary and axial motions required for an Induction-Kinetic Welding (IKW) process are achieved with Stewart Platforms, also known as parallel actuators, which typically have 6-DoF. The 6-DoF systems are used to generate the kinetic heating essential to the IKW process. Another new welding process uses only axial (longitudinal) motion, in contrast to prior systems which rely upon some form of transverse shear motion. The present invention takes advantage of this new single axis IKW discovery in combination with the 6-DoF discovery to enable an entirely new spectrum of welding capabilities for the IKW process. In an embodiment the system includes a claim shell type apparatus allowing for opening and closing the welding system around the components to be welded.
A method of induction-kinetic joining of two metal parts, said method comprising:
A parallel robotics apparatus for induction-kinetic welding, the apparatus comprising:
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