Method and apparatus for performing a localized post-weld heat treatment on a thin wall metallic cylinder

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PATENT NO 9840752
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14287975

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A method of performing a localized post weld heat treatment on a weld seam in a thin wall metallic body may include attaching thermocouples to the outside surface of the weld seam and covering the weld seam with a thermal insulating blanket. Cooling bands are attached to the outside of the body on both sides of the weld seam. An inert atmosphere enclosure with inlet and exhaust ports is fitted over the weld seam, thermal insulating blanket, and cooling bands. A power supply and control system for an induction coil or coils situated in close proximity to the weld seam are actuated and the weld seam is subjected to a heat treatment without thermally affecting regions of the metallic body adjacent to the weld seam and external to the cooling bands.

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KEYSTONE ENGINEERING COMPANY4401 E DONALD DOUGLAS DRIVE LONG BEACH CA 90808

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Tuttle, Wayne H Torrance, US 12 83

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