magnetic forming

Definition

Electronics

• The use of an intense transient magnetic field to form a metal workpiece into a desired shape. A large capacitor bank is charged, then instantaneously discharged to an induction coil, creating the magnetic field. Also called magnetic pulse forming, or electromagnetic forming.

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