B23K35/001

Systems and methods for use in induction welding

An induction welding system is provided. The system includes at least one induction coil configured to generate an alternating magnetic field, and a smart susceptor film sized to be positioned between a first component and a second component to be welded to the first component. The smart susceptor film includes a thermoplastic resin, and a plurality of metal alloy wires disposed in the thermoplastic resin such that the plurality of metal alloy wires are oriented substantially parallel to the generated alternating magnetic field.

Mounting bolt for sub-frame
10054144 · 2018-08-21 · ·

A mounting bolt for a sub-frame is disclosed. A mounting bolt for a sub-frame that is used to engage a sub-frame to a front side member of a vehicle according to one or a plurality of exemplary embodiments of the present invention may include a bolt body that is inserted into a penetration hole of a mounting bracket fixed on the front side member and is joined to the mounting bracket through a first flange that is formed at an upper end circumference thereof, a support body at which a second flange is formed at a lower end circumference to have a hollow space and is disposed on the bolt body, and a joining plate that is interposed between the first flange and the second flange and is welded with a first join protrusion that is formed on an upper surface of the first flange and a second join protrusion that is formed on a lower surface of the second flange by electrical resistance.

METHOD FOR JOINING DISSIMILAR METALS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME

Disclosed herein is an article comprising a first metal layer; a second metal layer that is chemically different from the first metal layer; and a third metal layer disposed between the first metal layer and the second metal layer and contacting both the first metal layer and the second metal layer; where the third metal layer is chemically similar to either the first metal layer or the second metal layer; where at least two metal layers that are chemically similar are welded together through a clearance opening located in a metal layer that is not chemically similar to the at least two metal layers.

Method for manufacturing sheet metal blanks, in particular hybrid sheet metal blanks
10016958 · 2018-07-10 · ·

Method for manufacturing sheet metal blanks, in particular hybrid sheet metal blanks, a first sheet metal part being manufactured from a first sheet metal part material, a second sheet metal part being manufactured from a second sheet metal part material, an elongate connecting sheet metal strip being provided, and the connecting sheet metal strip being connected along a first longitudinal edge to the first sheet metal part by a thermal joint, and the connecting sheet metal strip being connected along a second longitudinal edge to the second sheet metal part by means of a preferably thermal joint, characterized in that, in a first process step, the connecting sheet metal strip is connected to the first sheet metal part and, in a second process step, the connecting sheet metal strip is connected to the second sheet metal part, the first and the second process steps taking place within a production line.

BRAZING PROCESSES AND BRAZED PRODUCTS

A process for joining articles comprises the steps of: joining the articles together at a brazing temperature to form one or more brazed joints in a brazed assembly, wherein at least one of the one or more brazed joints comprises a filler at least in part capable of age hardening at a temperature below the brazing temperature; and heat treating the brazed assembly at a temperature and for a time sufficient to age harden the filler at least in part; wherein the articles comprise at least one diamond body, and the filler comprises an active brazing alloy for brazing to the at least one diamond body.

HYBRID COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MAKING

A method of forming a hybrid component having an axis of rotation includes forming a first substrate having a first average grain size, forming a second substrate having a second average grain size different from the first average grain size, positioning an interlayer on one of the first and second substrates, positioning a portion of the first substrate adjacent a portion of the second substrate such that the interlayer extends between the portion of the first substrate and the portion of the second substrate, heating the first and second substrates and the interlayer at a temperature below the melting points of the first and second substrates to melt the interlayer, and isothermally solidifying the interlayer to form a solid-state joint between the portions of the first and second substrates.

FLOW BODY FOR A GAS TURBINE, GAS TURBINE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FLOW BODY FOR A GAS TURBINE, AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING A FLOW BODY OF A GAS TURBINE

A flow body for a gas turbine includes an airfoil extending along a radial direction between a platform end and a tip which has a tip surface. The airfoil is formed of a first metal material and comprises an inner cavity for receiving a gaseous cooling fluid. The flow body further includes a squealer tip protruding from the tip surface. The squealer tip is formed from a second metal material and includes an internal cooling structure which is in fluid communication with the inner cavity. The squealer tip is joined to a contact surface of the tip by a transition layer that connects the contact surface and a remaining portion of the squealer tip. The transition layer, compared to at least one of the remaining portion of the squealer tip and the airfoil, has one of a reduced stiffness and an increased ductility in combination with reduced yield strength.

FLOW BODY FOR A GAS TURBINE, GAS TURBINE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FLOW BODY FOR A GAS TURBINE, AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING A FLOW BODY OF A GAS TURBINE

A flow body for a gas turbine includes an airfoil extending along a radial direction between a platform end and a tip which has a tip surface. The airfoil is formed of a first metal material and comprises an inner cavity for receiving a gaseous cooling fluid. The flow body further includes a squealer tip protruding from the tip surface of the tip and extending along a circumference of the tip so that the squealer tip at least partially surrounds the tip surface. The squealer tip is formed from a second metal material and includes a plurality of internal cooling cavities that are separated from each other within the squealer tip, wherein each of the internal cooling cavities is in fluid communication with the inner cavity via one or more fluid passages.

METHOD FOR FORMING A BONDED JOINT
20180050404 · 2018-02-22 ·

The invention relates to a method for forming a bonded joint between a structure that is applied to a glass substrate, in particular a printed conductive structure and an electrical connecting component, in particular a solder base by using solder coated or non-solder coated reactive nanometer multilayer foils which are made from at least two exothermally reacting materials. Initially preconfiguring the reactive nanometer multilayer foils according to the opposing joining surfaces of the conductive structure and the electrical closure element is performed. Thereafter arranging a solder preform respectively between the respective joining surface and the nanometer multilayer foil for non-solder coated foils or arranging an additional solder preform for already solder coated nanometer multilayer foils is performed, wherein the solder preform or the additional solder preform includes a larger, in particular double thickness layer compared to another solder preform between the nanometer multilayer foil and the a conductive structure applied to the glass substrate so that a reduction of the temperature introduction into the conductive structure and a leveling of uneven portions is caused. After temporarily applying a pressure force which is applied between the joining surfaces triggering the exothermal reaction of the nanometer multilayer foil is performed by an electrical impulse or a laser impulse.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REVERSIBLY ATTACHING A PHASE CHANGING METAL TO AN OBJECT
20180021892 · 2018-01-25 ·

A method for reversibly attaching a phase changing metal to an object, the method comprising the steps of: providing a substrate having at least one surface at which the phase changing metal is attached, heating the phase changing metal above a phase changing temperature at which the phase changing metal changes its phase from solid to liquid, bringing the phase changing metal, when the phase changing metal is in the liquid phase or before the phase changing metal is brought into the liquid phase, into contact with the object, permitting the phase changing metal to cool below the phase changing temperature, whereby the phase changing metal becomes solid and the object and the phase changing metal become attached to each other, reheating the phase changing metal above the phase changing temperature to liquefy the phase changing metal, and
removing the substrate from the object, with the phase changing metal separating from the object and remaining with the substrate.