Apparatus for forming a metallic article, apparatus for forming a modular metallic article and method for forming a metal article

摘要

"The apparatus to form a metal article, apparatus for forming a modular metallic article and method for forming a metal article. An apparatus to form a metal article iclui a station which receives and supports a piece of work. The station has a source of electrical current, and a source of fluid. The station also includes a first and a second clamp electrode.Each clamp is in communication with the source of current elu00e9rica and smooth communication with the source of fluid. The clamp engages a workpiece and provides an electric current and a fluid of the same. The system iclui an actuator mechanically associated with at least one of the clamps. The actuator is operable in combination with the clamp for applying a mechanical force to the workpiece.The system is operable to selecionavelmente control the temperature profile and / or ambient conditions of a work piece during stages of formation or processing. Are divulgaods specific systems including modular systems. Also disclosed are methods for using the systems.