Method and apparatus for processing/machining a vehicle...

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2004-09-02

2008-08-26

Bryant, David P. (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Wheel making

C029S894000, C029S894323, C029S894350, C279S002130, C279S133000, C279S137000, C279S156000, C082S001110, C082S151000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07415766

ABSTRACT:
A method of processing a vehicle wheel/rim preform with a centersection/spider and an annular wall extending around a first rotational axis and having an annular surface defining axially spaced, annular inboard and outboard bead seats. The method includes the steps of: providing a workpiece support having a chuck assembly that is rotatable around a second axis and at least one rim wall support assembly; engaging the chuck assembly with the centersection/spider to maintain the vehicle wheel/rim preform in a processing position; engaging the at least one rim wall support assembly with the annular wall to exert thereon a force with a radial component to thereby stabilize the wheel/rim preform; and processing the vehicle wheel/rim preform at the annular surface fully axially between the inboard and outboard bead seats.

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