Electrically assisted flow drill screwdriving and fixture therefore

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10731684
APP PUB NO 20180238362A1
SERIAL NO

15898805

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Electrically assisted flow drill screwdriving processes (EAFDS) and devices are described. The methods can augment traditional FDS and allow for softening of metals of a stack-up, which can enable FDS joining of thicker and stronger materials such as boron steel. EAFDS methods can reduce cycle time and can be used to join thicker cross-sections with reduced installation torque. Also disclosed are fixtures for attachment to existing devices that can provide for the electrical augmentation of existing FDS processes.

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CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONPO BOX 946 CLEMSON SC 29633-0946

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Mears, Laine Anderson, US 3 10
Ruszkiewicz, Brandt J Greenville, US 6 2
Skovron, Jamie D Greenville, US 1 1

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