Abstract: A helical cord having an elliptical shape and the like is manufactured so that a length-to-width ratio or a dimension of a shaped form of the cord to be shaped in a longitudinal direction can be changed. A cord (C) is sequentially passed through through holes (21H, 22H) of stationary and movable shaping bodies (21, 22) opposing each other of a shaping device (20). At that time, the movable shaping body (22) is moved along the stationary shaping body (21) by a moving device so that the through holes (21H, 22H) become eccentric with respect to each other, and the cord (C) passing between the eccentric through holes (21H, 22H) is bent and deformed so as to be shaped.

Abstract: A high pressure tube compression fitting/flared fitting for use in combination with a thick-walled tube and a connection body wherein a sleeve is in engagement with a thick-walled tube. The sleeve is generally cylindrically shaped with the exterior thereof coated and then etched. The sleeve includes a first and second sharp inner circumferential biting edges which interengage and bite into and through the exterior of the end portion of the thick-walled tube and into the wall portion of the end portion of the thick-walled tube without narrowing the passageway through the thick-walled tube. The process for making the fitting includes placing an end portion of the thick-walled tube into engagement with a tube engaging surface of a tapered generally cylindrical wall of a guide rod.

Abstract: A drawbench (11, 111) of a wire (13), unwinding from a reel (14) and pulled step by step by an utilizing machine (15) of drawn wire, said drawbench (11, 111) having an unusually high productivity and comprising a drawing die (17) guided in a mobile manner on a frame (16), a device (18, 118) for moving said die (17) along a drawing stroke, rearming means (19) of said device (18, 118), said rearming means (19) comprising the die (17).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing small diameter ultrasonic probes capable of vibrating in a transverse mode that can be used in ultrasonic tissue ablation. The apparatus includes a die, a style puller which is used to engage a functional end of the medical device, and a die room puller which is used to draw the medical device through the die. The die includes a bell-shaped lead-in on a front side of the die and a bell-shaped lead-in on a back side of the die allowing for reversal of the direction of the draw. The method of manufacturing includes heat treating a large diameter medical device, drawing the large diameter device through a die and reversing the draw of the medical device through the die to provide a medical device having a varying diameter along a length of the device. The method is repeated until a final diameter is reached.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuously drawing an elongated stock permit plural types of drawings within a narrower area, by a series of automated steps and permit easy adjustment of the distance between a front end position of a plug and an outlet position of a die. A holding member with plural types of dies is mounted at a central position relative to reciprocation of an elongated stock. When the elongated stock is to be moved from one side to the opposite side of the die holding member, it is passed through an elongated stock passage, not through the dies, while when the elongated stock is to be moved from the opposite side to the one side of the die holding member, it is passed through one of the plural dies. The elongated stock is reciprocated plural times between the one side and the opposite side of the die holding member and the die holding member is moved at each passage of the elongated stock through a die to change the type of die.

Abstract: In a method of making a pipe of different wall thickness, a mandrel with at least one outer recessed axial section is inserted into a tubular blank. Subsequently a drawing die, having an inner diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the tubular blank, is pushed over the tubular blank while the pipe is held in place with respect to the mandrel in drawing direction, thereby pressing a wall portion of the blank into the recessed axial section of the die to form a pipe with a wall portion of greater wall thickness. As the mandrel is then withdrawn from the pipe, the wall portion of greater wall thickness of the pipe is pressed radially outwards.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuously feeding a generally tubular workpiece into a drawing unit of a continuous drawing machine without disadvantageously reducing the processing speed of the drawing machine. A workpiece having a reduced outer diameter drawing point is fed through a drawing ring by a pair of vertically stacked driving rollers until the drawing point extends beyond the drawing ring. The drawing point is then grabbed by a gripper and drawn through a drawing ring--its movement through the drawing ring still assisted by the driving rollers --to form a reduced diameter starting portion of the workpiece. In so doing, the workpiece is pulled along a drawing axis and in a drawing direction toward a drawing unit that defines a clamping length. Once the reduced diameter starting portion is formed, the gripper is swiveled away from the drawing axis and the drawing ring holder and drawing ring are caused to moved toward the drawing unit still aided by the drive rollers.

Abstract: Apparatus for feeding and optionally drawing wire to a forging machine or the like. The apparatus is a compact unit that conserves floor space and offers manufacturing economies by permitting the use of common components whether or not the optional drawing feature is selected. Large hydraulic clamping forces for wire drawing operation are developed by a relatively large piston and cylinder that operates mechanically through a relatively small piston and cylinder. The relatively small piston and cylinder enables the apparatus to quickly grip and release wire stock to achieve high machine speeds. When the draw option is not selected, the relatively large piston and cylinder are not supplied, but otherwise most of the same components including the small high speed piston and cylinder are retained to reduce the number of different parts used in the manufacture of the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for tapering a tube having a frame, a tube receiving end connected to the frame, a variable-orifice die arranged so as to be movable relative to the frames, and an axial tension cylinder connected to the tube receiving end so as to apply tension forces to the tube. The variable-orifice die includes a stand having a housing and a plurality of die segments arranged within the housing. The die segments contain a circular groove of varying radius. The die segments define an orifice having an entry plane and an exit plane. The exit plane and the entry plane are offset from the plane of rotation of the die segments. The orifice is truly round in a plane parallel to and offset from the plane of rotation. A motion control processer is interactively connected with the die stand and with the axial tension cylinder for controlling a position of the axial tension cylinder relative to a rate of reduction of the diameter of the tube.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for minimizing or eliminating die breakage when performing a drawing operation on an open-sided channel member. A drawing die has an insert portion that includes a discrete element mounted for transverse movement with respect to the drawing direction. During a drawing operation, the discrete element is allowed to move transversely with respect to the remainder of the drawing die in response to variations in the drawing force transmitted to the discrete element through the channel member being drawn.

Abstract: Molds for continuous casting machines are made by providing a plurality of different tubular blanks of copper or copper based alloys; selecting a particular blank and feeding same to a first working station in which the blank is provided with a thrust mount such as a rim against which a mandrel to be inserted can abut during subsequent working; a particular mandrel is selected from among a plurality of stored mandrels and forced into the rimmed tubular blank; by means of a die, the tubular blank is forced onto the mandrel in all around, tight, surface to surface contact while preferably a normal orientation of the die is maintained in relation to the mandrel passing through; thereafter the mandrel is recovered from the blank and either returned to the station of mandrel insertion or to the mandrel store.

Abstract: An object is produced from a tubular blank (10,15,17) of thermoplastic material of the type polyester or polyamide, preferably of polyethylene terephthalate by reducing the thickness of amorphous material in one or several areas of the blank by means of one single or several consecutive re-shaping operations. A mechanical shaping device (23,29,71,81) moves a transitional zone (13,14,113) situated between thicker and thinner materials along the blank and elongates simultaneously the blank in the moving direction of the transitional zone. After the last re-shaping operation the thinner material has preferably an oriented state. During the re-shaping operation the temperature of the material in the transitional zone (13,14,113) is controlled at a level which, immediately before the re-shaping operation, is within or close to the range of the glass transition temperature (TG).

Abstract: The invention relates to a feed-through element for application in a vacuum apparatus for the continuous feeding through of material with wire character to be treated at least made up of a casing and a sealing element set up therein that is in contact with the surface of the material with wire character during feeding through, whereby the sealing element is formed by a split drawing die (20), whereby the casing is formed by a holder (21;22) for the split drawing die (20), whereby the split drawing die (20) being set up with play inside the holder (21;22) and at least a resilient means (28) being inserted in the space between the drawing die (20) and the holder (21;22) and whereby a part of the holder (21;22) being connected in a gastight way to a partition wall of the vacuum apparatus (1).

Abstract: A method of cold drawing seamless metal tubes each having an upset portion on each end. A draw bench used for carrying out the method of this invention comprises a die control device, a plug control device including a plug having large and small diameter bearing portions and a draw unit. The die control device and the plug control device are movable with each other for changing a cross sectional reducing area between the reducing die and the plug. The method is characterized in that the cross sectional reducing area between the reducing die and the plug is preferably changed in accordance with the desired forms of a mother tube to be drawn by longitudinally transferring the reducing die and the plug and fixing them at the selected positions.

Abstract: A bent tube is formed by passing a straight tube through a diameter-reducing die such that the central axis of the die forms an acute angle with the direction by which the tube is pulled through the die. The acute angle can be kept constant in order to produce a tube having a constant radius of curvature. Alternatively, the acute angle can be changed during the drawing process to form the tube with a radius of curvature which varies along the tube length.

Abstract: A draw bench for cold drawing seamless middle tubes having upset portions on both ends. The draw bench includes a die control device, a plug control device including a plug having large and small diameter bearing portions and a draw unit. The die control device and the plug control device and the plug control device are moveable with respect to each other for changing the cross-sectional reducing area between the reducing die and the plug.

Abstract: A wire drawing apparatus includes a carriage movable along an elongated frame. A chuck is mounted on the frame for holding one end of a wire, and a drawing die is mounted on the carriage for passing the wire therethrough. An actuating device is connected to the carriage for moving it along the frame to move the die along the wire so as to reduce the cross-section of the wire. A plurality of clamp devices are mounted on the frame and spaced along the length thereof for holding the wire. A plurality of drive devices are operatively connected respectively to the clamp devices to move them into and out of an operative position in a path of travel of the carriage where the clamp devices engage the wire.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for the drawing of wire-like elements, such as, wires, rods, tubes, and the like. The method employs the use of macrosonics for deformation of the wire. The use of hydrodynamic lubrication together with the macrosonic drawing process substantially increases the permissible drawing speeds. Apparatus for performing the method includes a horn having a drawing die and a properly dimensioned channel for permitting hydrodynamic lubrication disposed therein.

Abstract: A programmable and self synchronizing wire drawing device includes a stationary sleeve member having a bore. A work cylinder having an end cap piston at each end is axially reciprocable in the bore. The piston diameters equal the diameter of the bore and the cylinder diameter is less than that of the bore so the wall of the bore and the outside of the work cylinder define an annular air space that is closed at its ends by the pistons. An annulus is fixed within the annular space between the pistons. A wire gripper is supported from one piston at a distance therefrom. A hydraulic piston is reciprocable within the work cylinder and it is on a tubular piston rod which extends slideably and sealingly through the end cap pistons. A wire drawing die is mounted on the end of the piston rod which is nearest the gripper. The hydraulic and air driven pistons cooperate to draw wire and feed segments of it to a consuming machine.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of cold finishing of metals wherein a metal workpiece having a repeating cross section is advanced between a plurality of pairs of rollers and is driven through a die or cutting tool. The apparatus includes entry vee guides, a gimbaled die or cutting toolholder, special dies, and a special exit guide. The method results in bars having the usual cold finished qualities of accurate size, smooth surface finish, and uniform shape with the added quality of uniform residual stresses.

Abstract: An apparatus has a die with a U-shaped slit for wire passage. The die is connected to an acoustic concentrator of ultrasonic oscillations. The central portion of the slit is parallel to the end face of the concentrator. The wall of the slit central portion that is nearer the concentrator is arranged to be within the zone of the antinode of a standing ultrasonic wave; the area of the wall is not greater than that of the concentrator end face. The length of each lateral portion of the slit is greater than the distance therebetween.

Abstract: A device mounted on a drawbench stand, comprising a case with at least one drawing die or draw head, and stock guides arranged along the drawing-off axis on both sides of the die. Mounted intermediate of the stock guides is a stock straightening gear, including a housing accommodating at least one drive rotor whose axis coincides with the drawing-off axis. The rotor carries the case with the die set up eccentrically in bearings and non-rotatably about its axis. As the rotor rotates during the drawing-off operation, the drawing die transmits alternating bending forces to the stock, the guides acting as supports while the stock is bent.

Abstract: A method of producing cylindrical tubular items by drawing and a draw bench relate to methods and devices for plastic working of materials in a cold state. In the course of manufacturing cylindrical tubular items by drawing, said items are subjected to deformation on being drawn through a die and are imparted simultaneously a torsional moment, said torsional moment being imparted to that portion of each item which emerges from the die, while the item portion found in front of the die is restricted from torsion. The draw bench adapted for realizing the method of the invention comprises a device for drawing items through the die, said device being made as a driven carriage, a means for imparting to the item a torsional moment, said means being arranged on said carriage, and a means for restricting the item from torsion arranged at the die entry.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for deforming the section of material by forcing it, e.g. punching or drawing it, through a die. The die, die holder and workpiece are vibrated in tune, e.g. acoustically, so that points on the walls of the die orifice oscillate in a direction lying generally radial to the die axis. This causes the die to exert a swaging action upon the material and contribute to the deformation thus reducing the power needs for forcing the workpiece through the die and increasing the maximum deformation obtainable.

Abstract: A draw press comprises a die-stock coupled to a slide movable perpendicularly to the axis of the press between two operational positions. In a first position, the die-stock is placed on the axis of the press, and in a second position the die-stock is spaced laterally from the axis in a changing device. The latter includes a table contiguous with a bed of the press and a movable carriage for supporting a replacement die-stock, spaced laterally from the axis of the press, and movable on the table in a direction parallel to the axis between a rest position and a position for coupling the replacement die-stock to the slide. The disengagement of the die-stock in position on the slide is caused by movement of the carriage from the rest position to the coupling position. The die-stock changing device includes means for sliding the disengaged die-stock along the carriage and means for fixing the die-stocks relative to the carriage.

Abstract: Alternate support for a drawing die made of hard metal, in which the drawing die is held with a hollow clamping ring which clamps the drawing die and the support, the drawing die being supported by a shoulder in a bore provided in the support. The drawing die is swingingly supported on the shoulder within the support.

Abstract: Tubular blanks are stretch-formed by moving a mandrel into such a blank while holding a die which receives the blank and until mandrel and die are radially aligned. Subsequently, mandrel and die are moved axially to complete the drawing.