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.


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    Title :

    Electron-beam welder for use in space


    Additional title:

    Westinghouse Engr


    Contributors:
    Lienau, H.G. (author) / Lowry, J.F. (author) / Hassan, C.B. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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