Tube end forming and coping method and apparatus

Details Tube end forming and coping method and apparatus Tube end forming and coping method and apparatus

2007-10-23

2007-10-23

Crane, Daniel C (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

Process

Tube making or reshaping

C072S070000, C072S125000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11119271

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for both forming and coping the end of a tube. The tube is gripped such that it is aligned with a movable first tool assembly that is positioned, in a first operation, adjacent said tube end. The tool assembly is then controlled in a manner such that the tube end is formed. Thereafter, the first tool assembly is removed and replaced with a second tool assembly which is controlled in a manner such that the formed tube end is then coped. The movable tool assembly is rotatable about its axis to a predetermined plane.

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patent: 6233993 (2001-05-01), Irie
patent: 6427508 (2002-08-01), Lehto et al.

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