System and method for sealing a tube of a hot isostatic pressing (hip) canister

Abstract

A system and method for sealing a tube of a hot isostatic pressing (HIP) canister is provided. The system includes an induction heater configured to heat a portion of the tube to a predetermined temperature; and a crimper configured to plastically deform the portion of the tube heated by the induction coil element such that inner surfaces of the portion of the tube are welded together. The method includes heating, by induction, a portion of the tube to a predetermined temperature; and plastically deforming the portion of the tube after being heated such that inner surfaces of the portion of the tube are welded together.

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