Evaluation of magnetic pulse forming as a joint fabrication technique for CP-5 fuel elements /
L. G. Kuncl, R. B. Hagemann, and J. Kotora, Jr.

Description

Main Author

Kuncl, L. G.

Related Names

Kotora, J.
Hagemann, R. B.
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.
Argonne National Laboratory. Reactor Operations Division.

Language(s)

English

Published

Lemont, Ill. : Argonne National Laboratory, Reactor Operations Division, 7343.

Subjects

Magnetic fields.
Joints (Engineering)
Metal-work.
Aluminum tubes
Nuclear fuel elements > Nuclear fuel elements / Design and construction.

Summary

Magnetic pulse forming, a high-energy rate metal-working process, has been investigated and evaluated as a substitute fastening technique for fabricating CP-5 fuel elements. This process produces joints whereby aluminum tubing is magnetically swaged into machined aluminum casting grooves.

Note

"June 1967."

Physical Description

29 p. : charts ; 28 cm.

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