Bonding components to each other using exothermic reactions by simultaneous current pulses

摘要

A method and apparatus for joining a first workpiece (408) and a second workpiece (406). A layer of exothermic material (426) is placed between the first workpiece (408) and the second workpiece (406). A plurality of currents (428) is applied to the layer of exothermic material (426) in a plurality of locations (433) and substantially at the same time such that an exothermic reaction (444) occurs in the layer of exothermic material (426).