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EXPLOSION FORMING SYSTEM

  • US 20090205396A1
  • Filed: 04/30/2009
  • Published: 08/20/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for modifying a work piece having a longitudinal length, the apparatus comprising:

  • an ignition chamber configured for generating a traveling shock wave that has a shock wave length that is less than the longitudinal length of the work piece;

    a die, wherein the die includes a first die plate and a second die plate, wherein at least one of the first and second die plates is movable relative to the other between an open position and a closed position wherein the first and second die plates together define a die cavity in which the work piece can be positioned;

    a transfer structure configured to convey the shock wave from the ignition chamber into the die cavity;

    wherein, in operation, the shock wave applies a localized pressure to the work piece in a direction that is transverse to the direction of travel of the shock wave.

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