Abstract: A method for producing a shaft, which is at least partially not circular in cross-section, from a substantially cylindrical blank by means of radial forging, wherein the blank is not rotated in a final radial forging process.

Abstract: System for measuring misalignment of a tool (2) in a press device (1), the tool (2) comprises at least a first part (3) and a second part (4), which are movable relative to another in a guided manner by means of guide means comprising at least a guide pillar (10) provided in the first part (3) which is led in a guide bush (12) provided in the second part (4), wherein the system comprises measuring means (20) provided to detect misalignment of the tool (2). According to the invention, the measuring means (20) are mounted directly at the guide means.

Abstract: A forging machine with one or more hammers, comprising, for each hammer, an eccentric shaft (1) adapted to rotate about a first axis; a connecting rod (2), adapted to be actuated by the eccentric shaft operating as crank; a guiding frame (10); wherein the hammer is adapted to perform an alternating working movement within said guiding frame along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis; wherein the hammer comprises a hydraulic cylinder (8) provided with a hollow body (5), to which a forging member (15) is externally fixed, and with a piston (3) at least partially inserted within said hollow body and removably coupled to the connecting rod; wherein a first hydraulic chamber (6), arranged between piston and hollow body, allows to move the hollow body away from and/or towards said piston; wherein uncoupling means are provided for uncoupling the piston from the connecting rod.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an apparatus and method for impact forming a cotter pin in a brake assembly are disclosed. In one example, an impact forming tool comprises a handle for receiving an operating force, a stationary portion and a hammer portion. The stationary portion is connected to the handle at a proximate end. An orientation pin is positioned on a distal end and two anvil pins are positioned on the stationary portion between the proximate end and the orientation pin. The hammer portion communicates with the operating force and moves linearly across the face of the stationary portion from a first position to a second position. The hammer portion has a symmetrical arcuate end, wherein a vertex of the symmetrical arcuate end is between the two anvil pins when the hammer is in the second position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fin processing apparatus including an upper pressing die (1) and a lower pressing die (2) placed apart from each other and capable of coming close to and away from each other, a corrugating mechanism (3) disposed between the pressing dies (1, 2) for continuously forming a plurality of consecutive corrugated members (Fa) from a flat plate (Fo) which is a workpiece material, the consecutive corrugated member (Fa) having a predetermined number of crest portions, and a restriking mechanism (4) disposed between both pressing dies (1, 2) for simultaneously restrike-forming a plurality of crest and trough portions of the consecutive rectangle member (Fb) from the consecutive corrugated member (Fa). The corrugating mechanism (3) and the restriking mechanism (4) are provided integrally.

Abstract: A corrugate fin manufacturing apparatus includes: a die; a machining punch inserted into a concave in the die to form a rib, wherein on entering the concave, the machining punch does not contact a part of a plate-like body that has not been machined into ribs or does not cause resistance to drawing in of the unmachined part during formation of a rib even when there is contact; a mounting portion provided on the die; and a flat punch provided upstream of the machining punch, wherein when a rib is being formed, the flat punch is positioned to not contact the unmachined part or shaped to not cause resistance to drawing in of the machined part even when there is contact, and wherein after formation of a rib, the flat punch presses down the unmachined part and flattens the unmachined part in combination with the mounting portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a positioning device for positioning an element to be crimped in a crimping tool, for example a wire end sleeve or an electrical connecting plug. The invention further relates to a crimping tool for crimping a connecting element to be situated in a pressing axis. To allow the element that will be crimped to be brought into the pressing axis, the positioning device has a retaining unit for retaining, about its periphery, the element that will be crimped. The retaining unit has a retaining opening which encompasses the pressing axis coaxially. The positioning device further permits the positioning of the element that will be crimped within the pressing axis, in order, in particular, to ensure the necessary insertion depth of the element to be crimped in the crimping tool. For this purpose, the positioning device of the invention has an axial stop, with which the position in the pressing axis of the element to be crimped can be defined.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for bending an elongate member used in association with a medical procedure. In one form, a device for bending an elongate member includes a support platform and a plurality of engaging members positioned on the support platform. Each of the plurality of engaging members includes at least one engaging portion configured for positioning in contact with the elongate member. Each of the plurality of engaging members is movable in at least three directions relative to the support platform to form one or more bends in the elongate member. In one aspect, the elongate member is formed of a heat deformable material and the device includes a heating member configured to apply heat to one or more portions of the elongate member to facilitate bending. However, other embodiments, forms and applications are also envisioned.

Abstract: A forging method including extruding a billet to form a ring shaped hollow workpiece; reducing a cross section of the workpiece; and forging the workpiece in a closed die having a first split die including a plurality of first die segments and a second split die including a plurality of second die segments by sequentially advancing pairs of opposing die segments from the first split die and second split die towards each other.

Abstract: A double crimping tool for fastening an electrical conductor with insulation to a contact element, which includes a front crimping unit with a front drive cam plate and front crimping stamps for forming a front press section in the region of the stripped end of the conductor; and a rear crimping unit with a rear drive cam plate and rear crimping stamps for forming a rear press section in the region of the insulation of the conductor. The crimping stamps are displaced by rotation of the drive cam plates. By levers the two drive cam plates are connected to a shared force introduction element such that during the pressing procedure at first optionally the front or the rear drive cam plate is rotated by a predefined initial pressing angle while the other drive cam plate is made to rotate only after the first drive cam plate has attained the initial pressing angle.

Abstract: A method of forging a workpiece includes (a) incrementally advancing the workpiece in a closed die forge, the closed die forge including a stationary, flat die and a first split die including a plurality of first die segments, each die segment being incrementally advanced in sequence to contact the incrementally advancing workpiece; (b) replacing the stationary, flat die with a second split die including a plurality of second die segments; and (c) forging the workpiece forged in (a) between the first split die and the second split die, wherein the first die segments are stationary and at least some of the plurality of second die segments are incrementally advanced in sequence.

Abstract: An endodontic reamer and a method for manufacturing endodontic reamers and files, more specifically an endodontic reamer having a cylindrical shaft and a working portion extending forward from a removed end of the shaft. The working portion includes, typically, a pair of wedged shaped projecting sections that extend beyond the diameter of the shaft. Forward from the wedge shaped sections is a nose, typically non-cutting nose, that has a diameter of about equal to diameter of the shaft. There are typically two (2) wedge shaped sections projecting outward opposite one another. Applicant also provides a novel method for manufacturing an endodontic reamer, which consists of using a two piece mold and placing a wire blank between the mold, followed by forcing the mold together, under compression, against the wire blank, to deform the blank into the shape of the mold parts.

Abstract: A method of electrohydraulically trimming a blank involving positioning a blank on a trimming member having a cutting edge such that a portion to be trimmed extends over the cutting edge and is in fluid communication with a chamber. Immobilize the blank with respect to the trimming member. Position a pair of electrodes in the chamber proximate the portion of the blank to be trimmed such that the electrodes and the trimming member are on opposite sides of the blank. Electrically connect the electrodes to a capacitor. Charge the capacitor. Fill the chamber with fluid to submerge the electrodes and to contact the portion of the blank to be trimmed. Discharge the capacitor across the electrodes to generate a pressure pulse that pushes the portion of the blank to be trimmed against the cutting edge thus trimming it off the blank.

Abstract: A heavy-duty hose clamp installation tool is described. A pair of lever arms operates a pair of jaw members to engage a pinch clamp ear. The installation tool includes a pair of jaw members with clamp edges forming a lip for receiving the clamp ears. A pair of extension arms connects the jaw members to a pair of lever arms. The extension arms are pivotally interconnected intermediate the jaw member section so that closing the handle ends of the lever arms translates the jaw members towards a closed position thereof, thus squeezing the clamp ear. Once the ear of the clamp is crimped, an auxiliary form punch is used to flatten the ear, resulting in a tighter clamp configuration.

Abstract: To provide an upsetting method capable of efficiently expanding a bar-shaped raw material at least two portions. A plurality of guides 31 and 32 each having an insertion hole 34 are prepared. The bar-shaped raw material 1 secured to a fixed die 20 is inserted and held in each insertion hole 34 of the plurality of guides 31 and 32 in order. Then, a first exposed portion 4 of the raw material 1 exposed between a first guide 31 located at the foremost side of the plurality of guides 31 and 32 and the fixed die 32 is expanded in diameter by moving the plurality of guides 31 and 32 in a direction opposite to a moving direction of the punch 50R in a mutually adhering manner while pressurizing the raw material 1 in the axial direction with the punch 50R.

Abstract: The equipment for producing a corrugate fin is capable of forming corrugated sections by one closing action. The equipment comprises: a plurality of punches respectively having projections, each of which is upwardly projected from an upper face of the punch and has a side slope face; a pair of cam blocks being capable of relatively moving close and away each other, the cam blocks respectively having pressing sections, which are capable of moving along the side slope faces and contacting the projections; and a cam plate relatively moving the cam blocks close or away each other. Positions of the side slope faces of the projections are different so as to make the pressing sections contact the projections in order, and the cam blocks move the punches toward the die in order by one closing action of the blocks.

Abstract: A metallic plate member is provided. A first punch is operable to perform a first forging work to mold a first member in the plate member. The first member has a first function. A second punch is operable to perform a second forging work to mold a second member in the plate member. The second member including at least one kind of positioning member. The first forging work and the second forging work are performed at a single stage.

Abstract: A metallic plate member is provided. A first punch is operable to perform a first forging work to mold a first member in the plate member. The first member has a first function. A second punch is operable to perform a second forging work to mold a second member in the plate member. The second member including at least one kind of positioning member. The first forging work and the second forging work are performed at a single stage.

Abstract: A shaping device for producing a U-shaped conductor includes a holding portion, a feeding portion, a core metal portion and a shaping portion. The core metal portion includes a core metal and an upper guide portion. The core metal forms a die. The upper guide portion restrains upward movement of the conductor material during the shaping operation. The shaping portion includes a shaping element and a lower guide. The shaping element shapes the conductor material into the U-shape by urging the conductor material along the core metal. The lower guide restrains downward movement of the conductor material during the shaping operation. It is possible to move the shaping element downwardly after the conductor material is shaped into the U-shape. The conductor material can be fed forward without returning the shaping element to its initial position.

Abstract: According to an apparatus and a method for manufacturing a hot-rolled steel plate, a roughing process for reducing a thickness of a continuously cast slab is performed to obtain a sheet bar, and a finishing rolling process for rolling the sheet bar is effected to produce a hot-rolled steel plate having a predetermined plate thickness. After cooling down, the hot-rolled steel plate is then wound. A pair of dies 6 each of which has a tapered portion 6b on an input side and a parallel portion 6b on an output side are used in at least part of the roughing process. Further, before performing plate thickness pressing to a material in a plate thickness direction by using the dies 6, at least one of a front end and a rear end of the material is pressed in a widthwise direction to be pre-formed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for stamping, bending and/or mounting of sheet metal parts with at least one upper housing part 14 and at least one lower housing part 16. Preferably, several are arranged in a row. On each housing part 14, 16 the carriage apparatus 20 is engaged by a motor. In order to increase the productivity of the machine, the carriage is driven by a program-controlled synchronous motor. In one embodiment a gear is positioned between motor and carriage which is formed preferably as an eccentric disc, connecting rod or elbow lever. The program-controlled synchronous motor is embodied as a torque motor and coupled by the gear member with the carriage.

Abstract: A device for embossing metal pipe is disclosed. The device includes a core having a plunger hole and a plurality of core pass through holes perpendicular to the plunger hole. The device also includes a plunger for moving through the plunger hole to push the punches in the core pass through holes selectively away in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the core.

Abstract: A swaging machine (1) for swaging rod-shaped or tubular workpieces is comprised of an annular forging box (3) mounted in a machine frame (2) so as to be rotated and driven about the axis of movement (A) of the workpiece, where in radial recesses (4) of said forging box forging punches (5) are accommodated, which are acting against each other and are vertically movable via a lifting drive (7) while the forging box rotates at the same time.

Abstract: A swaging machine (1) comprises hammering units (5) vertically movably guided in radial recesses (4) of a forging box (3) rotatably and drivably mounted about the axis of movement (A) and pressure members supported on a coaxial supporting ring (8) surrounding the forging box (3), where the forging box (3) and/or the supporting ring (8) can be driven so as to rotate relative to each other, and during the respective passage the pressure members act on the hammering units (5) whose head portions protrude into the path of rotation of the pressure members, in the sense of an inwardly directed pressure pulse.

Abstract: In an apparatus and a method for forming threaded portions around a metal pipe with accuracy and ease, a preliminary forming is performed so as to recess portions of the metal pipe a little bit inwardly in the radial direction thereof by advancing auxiliary forming punches while keeping main forming punches as they are. Thereafter, by receding the auxiliary forming punches back, while advancing the main forming punches, simultaneously, the threaded portions are formed on outer periphery of the metal pipe 3 shifted by 180° in phase thereof.

Abstract: A shaping device of a wire bending machine formed by a plurality of shaping means, each shaping means comprises a seat, a motor, a rotary wheel, a linkage and a knife seat. The seat is fixed to the wire bending machine, and is installed with a track. The motor is fixed to the seat. The rotary wheel is connected to the motor and is driven to rotate by the motor. One end of the linkage is pivotally connected to an eccentric position of the rotary wheel. The knife seat is slidably matched to the track of the seat, while another end of the linkage is pivotally to the knife seat. By aforementioned components, a shaping device of a wire bending machine with a large stroke and a small radius is formed.

Abstract: For the profile kneading of workpiece in strand from (semiproducts) which are transported along a central axis into a working station (profile kneading machine) at least two dies situated opposite one another in pairs for working on the surface of the workpiece are driven by rams at their extremity remote from the axis; the rams are driven radially toward the axis by rolls (cylinders, balls) moving on a circular path relative to outer guiding surfaces of the rams; at the same time at least two pairs of dies, whose radial driving directions are displaced from one another by a given angle (90.degree.), are driven successively by the rolls in a radial direction by means of the guiding surfaces of the rams; the edge length of the dies in each working step is greater than the targeted edge length of the workpiece (semiproduct) that is to be worked.

Abstract: The press comprises a first generally-horizontal link (L1) below a second generally-horizontal link (L2). A third link (L3) extends down from the second link to the first link and carried a press tool (70) with a generally downwardly facing working surface. A fourth link (L4) is arranged to be driven by a first mechanism (DS, M2) to push the second link and thus the press tool generally forwards from a horizontally retracted start position to a horizontally advanced initial pressing position, after which the first mechanism is arranged to hold the position of the fourth link. A second mechanism (DS, C, L5) is arranged, when the position of the fourth link is being held, to pivot the first link to drag downwards the third link and thus drag the press tool generally downwards from the initial pressing position to a vertically lower final pressing position.

Abstract: Improved method and apparatus for interlocking hemmed together edges of inner and outer vehicle body panels with an improved interlock joint. The inner panel blank is draw stamped and provided with PLP holes in a stamping press. A plurality of conventional hardware components are then welded to the inner panel. Then interlock holes are formed by a piercing tool moving through the inner panel border from its outboard to its inboard side while the inner panel is held by clamps and PLP pins. The hole piercing punch thus leaves cold worked upset material slightly raised inboard, rather than outboard, around the pierced interlock hole margin. Then the inner panel subassembly is married to the outer panel and transferred to a hemming station and again precisely clamped and positioned by PLP pins, whereupon hemming press gates are operable for hemming the flange lip of the outer panel over the inner panel border.

Abstract: A band clamping machine is provided for clamping a metallic clamping band having a band section, a lever for reducing an inner diameter of the looped band section, and a pair of fixing pieces for holding the lever. The band clamping machine includes a diameter reduction mechanism having a clamping arm for turning down the lever and an arm driving mechanism moving the clamping arm so as to turn down the lever. The arm driving mechanism includes a first mechanism for moving the clamping arm from an initial position to a mid position, and a second mechanism for moving the clamping arm from the mid position to a final position. A fixing mechanism is provided to bend the fixing pieces inward to fix the lever at the final position between the fixing pieces.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a rotor for use in an electromagnetic friction clutch includes the initial step of forming a flat circular blank of material into a generally cup-shaped outer rotor piece including a flat circular base portion and an annular flange portion. A piercing operation is performed to form a non-circular opening through the base portion of the outer rotor piece. Then, a plurality of concentric arrays of discontinuous recesses are formed sequentially in the outer rotor piece from the radially outermost area of the base portion to the radially innermost area of the base portion. This sequential forming virtually eliminates any manufacturing related stresses in the radially innermost region of bridge areas defined between adjacent recesses, while focusing such stresses toward the radially outermost regions of the bridge areas. A piercing operation is next performed on the outer rotor piece so as to form a circular opening therethrough.

Abstract: A method and machine for manufacturing compression rings in which flat band material is fed to a stamping station from a feed station, a blank is stamped out with a mechanical connection having male and female configurations at opposite ends, the blank is then fed to a deformation machine where it is displaced into the several axial positions of the machine in which, in a first position, the blank is predeformed into configuration permitting closing of the mechanical connection in a second position in which the blank is also deformed into its circular configuration. Preferably the thus-deformed and closed compression ring is then subjected to a swaging action in a third position before it is ejected out of the machine.

Abstract: A type of automatic cutter rotating mechanism for wire forming machine, on the circumference of the rotating spindle of said wire forming machine is fitted with a rotating unit; said rotating unit can be driven by a first servo motor via a transmission mechanism; there is another second servo motor that will drive the rotating spindle to rotate via the transmission mechanism; on the machine body and the rotating unit are several sets of forming units; each of the forming units having a third servo motor; said third servo motor can drive a cam to rotate via the transmission mechanism; said cam has a cam groove; on the machine body is fitted with a first rail; on the first rail is a transmission unit; on the transmission unit is a first roller; the first roller is located in the cam groove of the cam; the forming unit has a second rail; said second rail is fitted on the transmission unit; on the second rail is a cutter unit; on the cutter unit is fixed a forming cutter; the cutter unit has a second roller; said

Abstract: A wheel spoke extrusion stretcher including a main shaft turned by a motor through a belt transmission mechanism, two driven shafts turned by said main shaft through helical gears, a main sliding block coupled to the driven shafts by a crank and holding an eye block die and a tool block, two transmission shafts coupled to the driven shafts by bevel gears and mounted with cam wheels, two sets of chucks respectively mounted on respective transverse sliding blocks and moved by the cam wheels to seize workpiece, a swing link turned to pick up workpiece from a feed plate by jaw chucks, and a swing arm turned about an axle by one cam wheel and having a hammer bit at one end, wherein when workpiece is picked up and gripped by the chucks, the main sliding block is moved forwards to force the eye block die onto workpiece, and then the chucks are opened in proper order as the eye block die is moved forwards, and then the hammer bit of the swing arm is moved downwards to hit the tool block, causing it to cut off workpie

Abstract: A method for manufacturing patterned tread plates including the steps of providing a press having a path for advancing a sheet therethrough, the press being equipped with a progressive die including a plurality of gaggable dies and punches arranged in a plurality of rows in the path to sequentially engage the sheet when the same is being advanced therethrough in the path, operably associating with the press a CPU having a large capacity secondary data storage device, introducing a multiplicity of codes into the secondary data storage device with each code corresponding to a different tread pattern, some of the codes including gagging instructions for the operation of the dies and punches, selecting a first set of codes and operating the CPU to control the press so as to optionally produce a predetermined number of tread plates according to the first set of codes, and thereafter selecting a second set of codes and operating the CPU to produce a predetermined number of tread plates having a different pattern th

Abstract: The invention pertains to a double press for forging round or edged bar-shaped workpieces using two presses set at 90.degree. to each other, each having a pair of forging tools (A1, A2, B1, B2) that hydraulically work pairs I and II of the forging tools being driven alternatingly and each of the pump assemblies (5,6) being connected on its delivery side to a piston-cylinder unit (1,3) of a forging tool (A1, A2) of the one pair I and on its suction side to a piston-cylinder unit (2,4) of a forging tool (B1, B2) of the other pair II, and with the main lines (21, 22, 23, 24) between the pump assemblies (5,6) and the piston-cylinder units (1, 2, 3, 4) being free of valves. The delivery direction of the pump assemblies (5,6) is reversible, so that the pumps' delivery and suction sides change with a reversal of the delivery direction.

Abstract: To provide a pressing method for forming dual drawn products having various product lengths, such as radiator core plate, with one type of a die unit and for preventing significant damages, which may be caused to the packing seal surface. The pressing method according to the present invention, which uses a punch and a die divided into a first die part and a second die part, sequentially includes a first drawing step for drawing the material with the punch and the first die part of a die to form a first end portion of the product; and a second drawing step for drawing the material with the punch and the second die part of the die to form a second end portion of the product.

Abstract: A press 14 used to impart shape to a workpiece through a tool actuator assembly 62, 63, 64. The press 10 has a crown 16 and a bed 17 between which the workpiece is located. Columns 57, 58, 59, 60 extend between the crown 16 and the bed 17. Each tool actuator assembly 62, 63, 64 is attached to a side of the press and is adjustably mounted between a pair of adjacent press columns.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for forming a surgical incision member comprising which includes a first die associated with a base and having a first groove therein for receipt of at least a portion of a needle blank. A second die is mounted for movement on the base between a position remote from the first die and a position adjacent the first die. The second die includes a second groove alignable with the first groove to hold a needle blank therebetween, the first and second dies each having spaced apart channels intersecting the first and second grooves. A notching die is provided and is mounted for movement within at the channels so as to engage and notch an edge of the needle blank contained within the first and second grooves. The apparatus also includes structure for curving a needle blank contained within the first and second grooves. A method of forming a surgical incision member is also disclosed, and a surgical incision member blank.

Abstract: In a bending machine for wire or strip materials comprising a machine body (1) defining a work face (2) and having disposed thereon at least one planar and undercut guide path (F1 to F3) for tool mounting carriages (S1 to S4) mounted thereon for displacement therealong at least between operating positions by means of a selectively remote-controlled displacement drive system (7) and for being locked on said guide path in the selected operating position, each tool mounting carriage (S1 to S4) defining an operating axis (A1 to A4) extending substantially perpendicular to the respective guide path, and being provided with a tool carrier (6) mounted for displacement along the operating axis (A1 to A4) by means of an operating actuator (5), at least one guide path (F1, F2, F3) is formed with an arcuate curvature in the guide plane, the curvature preferably following a circular arc (K), and the concave side of the curvature facing towards a material feed axis (3).

Abstract: A bending processing apparatus includes upper and lower molds made of a flexible synthetic resin material which are interposed between end surfaces of a plurality of driven cylinders opposing a corresponding plurality of movable cylinders. This arrangement is mounted on a base stand and an article to be subjected to bending processing is supported by pressure between the upper and lower molds. A control unit is provided for controlling a stroke amount, stroke order and speed of the respective cylinders such that pressing force may be uniformly obtained during bending processing, thus wrinkling or finding in the article during processing is prevented.

Abstract: A press with both prehemming and final hemming tools or steels each driven by the same prime mover. Each steel is mounted on a separate carrier driven through separate toggle joints to advance and retract the steels for prehemming and final hemming of an upturned flange along an edge of a steel panel. To facilitate synchronizing the operation of at least two presses, the prime mover may be a screw and servo motor drive assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus having a frame; a shuttle member, adapted to receive and hold a needle blank, and movably mounted to the frame; a clamp member detachably mounted on the frame for supplying needle blanks to the shuttle member; a transfer mechanism mounted on the frame for facilitating the transfer of the needle blanks from the clamp member to the shuttle member; a press mechanism for imparting first flat surfaces to first opposing sides of the needle blanks held by the shuttle member; a mandrel mounted on the frame for imparting an arcuate profile to the needle blanks; a transport mechanism for transporting the needle blanks from the shuttle member to the mandrel; and a needle side press for imparting second flat surfaces to second opposing sides of the needle blanks.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a length of tubing into a curved, unbalanced and non-uniform shape continuously bends the tubing and then changes the cross-sectional shape along the length of the tubing to eliminate springback and provide a stable part with shape retention. The apparatus includes relatively movable upper and lower half die shoes. A form post, a forming steel subassembly, a plurality of slides and driver posts are positioned on the shoes in Juxtaposed relationship. A clamp holds a length of tubing against the form post. Movement of the die shoes towards each other shifts the slides to continuously bend the tube about the form post. After the bending operation, the cross-sectional shape of the tubing is changed from a generally circular shape towards an oval or generally rectangular shape. A pressure is applied to induce stresses which eliminate springback and provide a stable part.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a curved, flat sided surgical needle, which comprises a frame member including an anvil member having an arcuate surface profile; a movable first die member for simultaneously imparting an arcuate profile and at least a pair of first opposing flat surfaces to a body portion of a needle blank and adapted to receive a needle blank, the first die member having an arcuate needle forming surface which is substantially parallel to the arcuate surface of the anvil member; a first side tool for curving a tapered end portion of the needle blank about the anvil; a transfer tool adapted to slide the needle blank along the anvil a side press adapted to import second flat surfaces to a second pair of opposing sides of the body portion of the needle blank; a second side tool member for curving a drill end portion of the needle blank about the anvil; and an ejection tool for moving the needle blank away from the anvil.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming curved needles from needle blanks of differing sizes and material characteristics having a guide die, driven by a linear actuator, for biasing the needle blank against a forming surface. Bending dies also driven by linear actuators are provided for bending the ends of the needle blank around the top of the forming surface. Adjusting micrometers are provided to adjust the contact point at which the bending dies contact the needle blank. The apparatus can therefore be readily adapted for differing needle stocks. The entire bending process is automated so that uniform needles may be rapidly produced.

Abstract: A crimping tool is provided for compressing a terminal onto an electrical wire. The tool includes an anvil having a terminal engaging surface area. A ram is reciprocally movable toward and away from the anvil and has a terminal engaging surface area opposing the terminal engaging surface area of the anvil for compressing the terminal therebetween. A second ram is movably mounted on one of the anvil and ram in the respective terminal engaging surface area thereof for selectively compressing the terminal to an extent greater than that afforded by the anvil and the ram alone.

Abstract: A machine for hemming an edge portion of an arcuate panel having a fixed die with an arcuate contour complementary to the panel, a moveable die head having prehemming and hemming dies thereon with edge contours, respectively, complementary to the edge contour of said panel. A single fluid actuator and a cam controlled linkage effect both vertical and lateral movement of both the hemming die and prehemming die relative to the fixed die upon operation of the actuator. A pair of arms are pivotally attached to the prehemming die to form a radius of rotation which controls horizontal and vertical movement of the prehemming die relative to the moveable die head to provide proper clearance and disengagement between the prehemming die and the edge portion of the arcuate panel and/or the fixed die after completion of the prehemming operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for forming features on an elongated metal wire and, in particular to making features, such as pin tips, compliant sections and retention sections on electrical terminal pins for use in interconnecting electrical leads, plated through holes in printed circuit boards and/or connector contacts.

Abstract: An electric cable bending device for bending an exposed portion of core wire of electric cable having a coating member mounted on a non exposed portion of said core wire has a clamping unit, a vertical hot press, a horizontal hot press, and a vertically supporting unit. The clamping unit clamps the electric cable such that the exposed portion of core wire is located at a position under the vertical hot press and between the supporting unit and the horizontal hot press. By the down stroke of the vertical hot press, the exposed core is heated and bent perpendicularly. The supporting unit supports the cable against a pushing force generated during the stroke of the horizontal hot press, while the perpendicularly bent exposed core is heated and bent back toward another end of the electric cable. As a result, thus bent core wire is firmly and tightly bent in a U-shape for ensuring the complete electrical contact with the terminal lug which will be provided in the following process.