Kenneth N Belangee

US Patent:

42273919, Oct 14, 1980

Filed:

Jan 29, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/007556

Inventors:

Kenneth Belangee - Alton IL

Assignee:

Olin Corporation - New Haven CT

International Classification:

B23P 1526

US Classification:

72 54

Abstract:

An apparatus and process for forming an opening in a composite metal panel on an edge of the panel at a position wherein the opening is to be formed and hammered to delineate a bond interface. The opening is formed between the sheets of the panel and inwardly of the edge thereof starting from the delineated bond interface. The opening is adapted to provide a means for communicating a fluid under pressure for inflating tubular passageways in the panel.

US Patent:

42248175, Sep 30, 1980

Filed:

Jan 29, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/007585

Inventors:

Charles A. Kleine - Florissant MO
Kenneth Belangee - Alton IL

Assignee:

Olin Corporation - New Haven CT

International Classification:

B23P 1526

US Classification:

72 54

Abstract:

A process and apparatus is provided for forming an opening in a composite metal panel. The edge of the panel is hammered to delineate a bond interface. The hammering includes both moving a hammering member to and fro against the edge while simultaneously rocking the member about the edge. This provides improved delineation of the bond interface for further processing.