Method for making a bicycle frame part

Details Method for making a bicycle frame part Method for making a bicycle frame part

2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Jones, David B. (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

By application of fluent medium, or energy field

With actuated tool engaging work

C072S061000, C072S062000, C280S281100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07051564

ABSTRACT:
A method for making a bicycle frame part includes the steps of preparing a malleable tubular blank that has an outer surface and that is made from an alloy selected from the group consisting of Al—Mg—Sc alloy, Al—Mg—Zr alloy, and Al—Mg—Li—Zr alloy; placing the tubular blank in a mold such that the tubular blank is surrounded by an inner surface of the mold; heating the tubular blank to a working temperature ranging from 200 to 500° C; and injecting a high-pressure fluid into the tubular blank so as to permit expansion and permanent deformation of the tubular blank in the mold to an extent that the outer surface of the expanded tube abuts against and conforms to the inner surface of the mold.

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