George David Pfaffmann from 30021 Pipers Ln, Farmington, MI 48334, Phone: 248 471-1320

Isbn (Books And Publications)

Heat Treating: Including Steel Heat Treating In The New Millennium An International Symposium In Honor Of Professor George Krauss Proceedings Of The 19Th Century
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Author:

George D. Pfaffmann
ISBN #:

0871706814

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George Pfaffmann
President

PFAFFMANN CONSULTING, INC
Business Consulting Services

30021 Pipers Ln, Farmington, MI 48334
Michigan

George Pfaffmann
President

Ajax Tocco Magnethermic Corporation
Mfg Electric Metal Melting Furnaces Electric Furnace Transformers & Repairs Industrail Equip

30100 Stephenson Hwy, Madison Heights, MI 48071
248 589-2524

Us Patents

Method Of Forming A Tubular Blank Into A Structural Component And Die Therefor
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US Patent:

6613164, Sep 2, 2003
Filed:

Sep 4, 2001
Appl. No.:

09/944769
Inventors:

William C. Dykstra - Rockford MI
George D. Pfaffmann - Farmington Hills MI
Xin Nmn Wu - Detroit MI
Assignee:

Hot Metal Gas Forming Intellectual Property, Inc. - Ann Arbor MI
International Classification:

B21D 2602
US Classification:

148520, 148570, 148571, 72 62, 7234296
Abstract:

A method of forming an elongated tubular blank into a tubular structural component having a predetermined outer configuration, the method comprising: providing a shape imparting shell formed from a low permeability, rigid material which includes an inner surface defining the predetermined shape, plugging the open ends of the tubular blank, placing the plugged blank into the shell, and forming the tubular blank into the tubular component by inductively heating axial portions of the blank by axially spaced conductors adjacent the shell while or before forcing gas at a high pressure into the plugged blank until the blank conforms to at least a portion of the inner surface of the shell to form the structural component.

Method Of Forming A Tubular Blank Into A Structural Component And Die Therefor
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US Patent:

7003996, Feb 28, 2006
Filed:

Jul 3, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/613642
Inventors:

William C. Dykstra - Rockford MI, US
George D. Pfaffmann - Farmington Hills MI, US
Xin Wu - Detroit MI, US
Assignee:

Hot Metal Gas Forming Intellectual Property, Inc. - Ann Arbor MI
International Classification:

B21D 26/02
US Classification:

72 60, 72 62, 7234294, 72709, 148520, 148570, 294211
Abstract:

A method of forming an elongated tubular blank into a tubular structural component having a predetermined outer configuration, the method comprising: providing a shape imparting shell formed from a low permeability, rigid material which includes an inner surface defining the predetermined shape, plugging the open ends of the tubular blank, placing the plugged blank into the shell, and forming the tubular blank into the tubular component by inductively heating axial portions of the blank by axially spaced conductors adjacent the shell while or before forcing gas at a high pressure into the plugged blank until the blank conforms to at least a portion of the inner surface of the shell to form the structural component.

Method Of Forming A Tubular Blank Into A Structural Component And Die Therefor
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US Patent:

7024897, Apr 11, 2006
Filed:

Sep 10, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/659403
Inventors:

George D. Pfaffmann - Farmington Hills MI, US
William C. Dykstra - Rockford MI, US
Marc R. Matsen - Seattle WA, US
Assignee:

Hot Metal Gas Forming Intellectual Property, Inc. - Ann Arbor MI
International Classification:

B21D 26/02
US Classification:

72 60, 72 62, 7234294, 72709, 7237006, 7237022, 7237024, 148520, 148570, 294211
Abstract:

A method of forming an elongated metal blank into a structural component having a predetermined outer configuration. The method includes providing a shape imparting cavity or shell section formed from a rigid material which includes an inner surface defining the predetermined shape, placing the metal blank into the cavity or shell section, and forming the metal blank into the component by heating axial portions of the metal blank and forcing a fluid at a high pressure into the metal blank until the metal blank at least partially conforms to at least a portion of the inner surface of the cavity or shell section to form the structural component.

Method Of Forming A Tubular Blank Into A Structural Component And Die Therefor
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US Patent:

7269986, Sep 18, 2007
Filed:

Jan 30, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/342943
Inventors:

George D. Pfaffmann - Farmington Hills MI, US
William C. Dykstra - Rockford MI, US
Marc R. Matsen - Seattle WA, US
Assignee:

Hot Metal Gas Forming IP 2, Inc. - Farmington Hills MI
International Classification:

B21D 26/02
US Classification:

72 60, 72 62, 7234294, 72709, 7237006, 7237022, 7237024
Abstract:

A method of forming an elongated metal blank into a structural component having a predetermined outer configuration. The method includes providing a shape imparting cavity or shell section formed from a rigid material which includes an inner surface defining the predetermined shape, placing the metal blank into the cavity or shell section, and forming the metal blank into the component by heating axial portions of the metal blank and forcing a fluid at a high pressure into the metal blank until the metal blank at least partially conforms to at least a portion of the inner surface of the cavity or shell section to form the structural component.

Method Of Producing Locally Austempered Ductile Iron
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US Patent:

8372222, Feb 12, 2013
Filed:

Oct 2, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/572828
Inventors:

George D. Pfaffmann - Farmington Hills MI, US
John R. Keough - Ann Arbor MI, US
Robert J. Madeira - Commerce Township MI, US
Christopher Allen Bixler - Ypsilanti MI, US
Assignee:

Ajax Tocco Magnethermic Corporation - Warren OH
International Classification:

C21D 1/42
C21D 1/10
C21D 11/00
US Classification:

148639, 148511, 148526, 148567, 148644, 148663
Abstract:

A system and method for producing locally austempered ductile iron includes a computer program for closely controlling the heating and cooling of an iron part or workpiece. The process allows for the austempering of a relatively low cost iron workpiece to produce significantly higher quality end products. The locally austempered regions may be formed to a substantial controlled depth.

Method Of Forming A Tubular Blank Into A Structural Component And Die Therefor
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US Patent:

20060107716, May 25, 2006
Filed:

Oct 31, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/263094
Inventors:

William Dykstra - Rockford MI, US
George Pfaffmann - Farmington Hills MI, US
Xin Wu - Detroit MI, US
International Classification:

B21D 26/02
US Classification:

072060000
Abstract:

A method of forming an elongated tubular blank into a tubular structural component having a predetermined outer configuration, the method comprising: providing a shape imparting shell formed from a low permeability, rigid material which includes an inner surface defining the predetermined shape, plugging the open ends of the tubular blank, placing the plugged blank into the shell, and forming the tubular blank into the tubular component by inductively heating axial portions of the blank by axially spaced conductors adjacent the shell while or before forcing gas at a high pressure into the plugged blank until the blank conforms to at least a portion of the inner surface of the shell to form the structural component.

Method Of Monitoring Induction Heating Cycle
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US Patent:

48975184, Jan 30, 1990
Filed:

Dec 14, 1988
Appl. No.:

7/284825
Inventors:

George M. Mucha - Parma Heights OH
Jonathan W. Alexander - Boaz AL
George D. Pfaffmann - Farmington MI
Richard H. McKelvey - Albertville AL
Assignee:

Tocco, Inc. - Boza AL
International Classification:

H05B 606
US Classification:

219 1041
Abstract:

A method of monitoring a heating cycle of an induction heating system wherein an inductor encircles a metal workpiece and an alternating current is applied through the inductor from a power supply during the heating cycle. This method comprising the steps of generating an analog signal representative of the voltage across the inductor, as the voltage varies during the heating cycle by changes in the electromagnetic characteristics of the workpiece as the workpiece is being heated; digitizing the voltage representative analog signal; creating a trace of the digitized voltage representative analog signal, with the trace being indicative of the electromagnetic characteristic of the workpiece as sensed by the inductor voltage during the heating cycle; and, comparing the created trace with a preselected pattern. This method can be performed with the workpiece moving through the inductor during said heating cycle and when the heating cycle includes a number of sub-cycles when the power supply is energizing the inductor separated by periods when the power supply is not energizing the inductor.

Induction Heating And Package Sealing System And Method
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US Patent:

51176130, Jun 2, 1992
Filed:

Apr 11, 1991
Appl. No.:

7/683611
Inventors:

George D. Pfaffmann - Farmington Hills MI
Assignee:

Tocco, Inc. - Boaz AL
International Classification:

B65B 5122
B65B 728
B65B 502
H05B 610
US Classification:

53478
Abstract:

An induction heating package sealing system includes a control which applies full power to an inductor of a first period and reduces power gradually for a second period. A seal temperature profile gradually approaching a temperature goal is thereby achieved which provides for a more uniform seal.