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Simplified Explosive Joining of Tubes to FittingsTechnique simplifies tube-to-fitting joining, as compared to fusion welding, and provides improvement on standard procedures used to join tubes explosively to tube fittings. Special tool inserted into tube to be joined. Tool allows strip of ribbon explosive to be placed right at joint. Ribbon explosive and mild detonating fuse allows use of smaller charge. Assembled tool storable, and process amenable to automation. Assembly of components, insertion of tool into weld site, and joining operation mechanized without human contact. Used to assemble components in nuclear reactors or in other environments hostile to humans.
Document ID
19870000040
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Bement, L. J.
(Kentron International, Inc.)
Bailey, J. W.
(Kentron International, Inc.)
Perry, R.
(Kentron International, Inc.)
Finch, M. S.
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 11
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Fabrication Technology
Report/Patent Number
LAR-13309
Accession Number
87B10040
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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