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Emanuel, W. H.

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New Method For Joining Stainless Steel to Titanium

In new process, edge of stainless-steel sheet is perforated, and joined to titanium by resistance seam welding. Titanium flows into perforations, forming a strong interlocking joint. Process creates a quasi-metallurgical bond between the thin sheets of stainless steel and titanium.

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Reshaping tube ends for welding

Tube ends are rounded in preparation for welding by new semiautomatic tool. Tubes that have been trimmed close to bend may be deformed by process. To restore roundness, out-of-round tube is opened, plug inserted, and crimper compresses tube into proper shape around plug.

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