Apparatus for performing a plurality of magnetic pulse forming or welding operations

Abstract

An apparatus for performing a plurality of magnetic pulse forming or welding operations includes a power supply, a plurality of inductors, and a power distribution system for selectively connecting the power supply to each of the plurality of inductors so as to perform a plurality of magnetic pulse forming or welding operations. The power distribution system can include a power distribution device having either (1) a connection arm that can be connected to each of the plurality of inductors, (2) a plurality of connection cables that can be connected to each of the plurality of inductors, or (3) a solid state switching system for electronically connecting the power supply to each of the plurality of inductors. Alternatively, the power distribution system can include a power distribution bus including first and second electrical conductors that are separated by an electrical insulator and a plurality of switches respectively associated with the plurality of inductors for selectively connecting each of the inductors to the power distribution bus.

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