US Patent:
20130086961, Apr 11, 2013
Inventors:
Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC - Maumee OH, US
Eve S. Steigerwalt - Nashville TN, US
Tom O'Neil - Holland OH, US
Jack A. Kummerow - Big Sandy TN, US
Assignee:
Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC - Maumee OH
International Classification:
B23K 13/01
B21D 26/14
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.