B - Operations – Transporting – 21 – K
Patent
B - Operations, Transporting
21
K
78/26
B21K 21/12 (2006.01) B21D 41/00 (2006.01) B21J 9/06 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1122446
UPSETTING OF TUBE ENDS Abstract of the Disclosure A method and apparatus for upsetting a tube end using a one-piece upset die. The tube is heated at the end to be upset and secured in a gripper clamp so as to remain stationary during the upset operation. The upset die is hydraulically forced over the tube end and a mandrel is hydraulically positioned into the tube end. A longitudinal compressive force is then hydraulically applied to upset the tube end. The upset die is hydraulically pulled off the upset tube and thereby accomplishing removal of the tube from the one- piece die without damage to the tube or the die.
337852
Combustion Engineering Inc.
Smart & Biggar
LandOfFree
Upsetting of tube ends does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Upsetting of tube ends, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Upsetting of tube ends will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFCA-PAI-O-80758