Tool and method for reorienting a hem flange

Metal deforming – By or with work-constrainer and/or manipulated work-forcer – Comprising lever manipulated to force work

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C072S479000

Reexamination Certificate

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06898958

ABSTRACT:
A tool for reorienting a flange member from a first angle of orientation to a second angle of orientation. The tool comprises a support member which includes a guide member; and the tool also comprises a shoe supported by the support member, the shoe comprising a leading portion and a first side portion adjacent the leading portion, the leading portion comprising a leading edge adapted to be located beneath the flange member and a reorienting surface for directing and displacing the flange to an orientation between the first and second angles of orientation, the side portion and guide member defining an orienting gap for orienting the moved flange to the desired second angle of orientation.

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