2. What Is Electro-Magnetic Impact Welding ?
Electromagnetic pulse welding is a new and
innovative joining process.
It use of electromagnetic forces for deformation
and joining of workpieces.
Solid State and Lap welding .
High amplitude current require.
6. Research Works
It was found that the most
intensive induced current density
region is at the edge of the
welded zone.
It is also seen that the interface
temperature increased rapidly
around 5o /µs .
7. Advantages
Joining of conventionally non-weldable materials.
High production rate possible.
Contact-free: no marks of forming tools and processing
of coated or sensitive materials is possible.
MIW is green process. There is no heat, no radiation, no
gas, no smoke and sparks therefore the emissions are
negligible.
MIW is very suitable for working environment condition
due to a low noise level.
8. Limitations
Lap joints are required, since one sheet material must
impact the other part to create a weld.
One of the sheet materials needs to be a good electrical
conductor, otherwise a conductive so-called ‘driver’
material should be used to increase the impact velocity.
One workpiece has to withstand the impact of the other,
so it is possible that a mandrel or support is required to
prevent deformation.