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Fixing Leaks in High-Pressure Aluminum End Caps Without Welding

A water pressure rig's aluminum end cap started leaking through a solid 13mm thick wall after just 5 cycles. The leak occurs without visible cracks or damage, and the end cap has a factor of safety of 8. The goal is to find a method to fix this leak without using welding equipment.

Engineering, Core Engineering, Materials Science