Tube expansion tool

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1985-12-20

1988-02-16

Spruill, Robert L.

Metal deforming

By application of fluent medium, or energy field

With actuated tool engaging work

29421R, 29727, B21D 3920, B21D 2602

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047246936

ABSTRACT:
A tube expansion tool for use in expanding sleeve inserts in the repair of steam generator tubes. An inflatable bladder radially enlarges in response to application of a pressurized fluid to radially expand a repair sleeve. The bladder is mounted to a mandrel by a pair of end caps which are configured to provide a fluid tight seal to confine the pressurized fluid inside of the bladder.

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patent: 3287947 (1966-11-01), Frantz et al.
patent: 3397563 (1968-08-01), Pelton
patent: 4184822 (1980-01-01), Schnabauer
patent: 4195390 (1980-01-01), Amen
patent: 4513497 (1985-04-01), Finch

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