Metal deforming – By use of non-deforming work-gripping clamp and relatively... – With interrelated clamp closer and tool mover
Patent
1993-10-12
1995-03-28
Crane, Daniel C.
Metal deforming
By use of non-deforming work-gripping clamp and relatively...
With interrelated clamp closer and tool mover
72306, 72394, 72403, B21D 706
Patent
active
054006341
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for forming a length of tubing into a curved, unbalanced and non-uniform shape continuously bends the tubing and then changes the cross-sectional shape along the length of the tubing to eliminate springback and provide a stable part with shape retention. The apparatus includes relatively movable upper and lower half die shoes. A form post, a forming steel subassembly, a plurality of slides and driver posts are positioned on the shoes in Juxtaposed relationship. A clamp holds a length of tubing against the form post. Movement of the die shoes towards each other shifts the slides to continuously bend the tube about the form post. After the bending operation, the cross-sectional shape of the tubing is changed from a generally circular shape towards an oval or generally rectangular shape. A pressure is applied to induce stresses which eliminate springback and provide a stable part.
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Crane Daniel C.
Steelcase Inc.
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