Metals probably will have to be joined in space to assemble and repair future space vehicles; one promising method is electron-beam welding; experimental battery-powered welder is developed in program aimed at test welding in orbiting workshop; diagram showing main elements of laboratory welder; bead-on-plate weld specimen, made with welder operating completely on battery power, illustrates high quality of welds produced; block diagram of electrical system including interlocks.
Electron-beam welder for use in space
Westinghouse Engr
Westinghouse Engineer ; 28 , n 2
1968
5 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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