WILMINGTON, OH – July 15, 2004 - AddisonMckee, Inc.
has joined a consortium to validate Delphi Corp.’s (NYSE: DPH)
Deformation Resistance Welding (DRW) technology. DRW uses traditional
equipment to weld dissimilar metal tubes to solids and sheet metal to
create leak tight joints with uniform weld strength. The DRW method
not only reduces costs but also increases design flexibility and
enhances weld quality.
AddisonMckee, a
global leader in tube bending and forming applications, has been
working with Delphi to develop a tube forming application suitable for
the DRW process. The DRW welding technology allows for the creation of
atomically bonded solid-state joints as the mating surfaces are welded
together. AddisonMckee will be supplying the tube forming technology
and tooling to be used during the customer validation process.
AddisonMckee
provides its customers with a single source for complete tube bending
and end forming solutions. In addition to designing and manufacturing
machines, AddisonMckee provides precision tooling, tube processing
development, machine refurbishment, field service and technical
support, and total automation and cell integration services. The
company’s products are widely used to manufacture automotive
components, furniture, sporting goods, and many other products
throughout the tube manipulation industry.
For more information, please contact AddisonMckee, Inc., 2695 SR 73 S., Wilmington, Ohio, 45177 at www.addisonmckee.com.
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