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Method for designing a weld fixture based on predicted stresses and distortions

  • US 6,627,841 B2
  • Filed: 05/09/2001
  • Issued: 09/30/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for designing a weld fixture, including the steps of:

  • modeling a set of distortions produced by applied mechanical forces on a material to be welded;

    modeling a set of further distortions produced by applied thermal forces on the material to be welded;

    determining a set of maximum reaction forces at a series of locations on a simulated weld fixture as a function of the modeled distortions; and

    designing a weld fixture as a function of the set of maximum reaction forces.

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