Abstract: In certain aspects of the invention, punching machines and tools for punching machines are provided that include mechanical devices driven by a driving device of the punching machines and are used to oscillate a tool insert. Such machines and tools can provide an increased frequency of the oscillating movement of the tool insert.

Abstract: The invention describes a method of machining a toothing (7) on an outer circumference (6) or an inner circumference of a work piece (2) made of pressed and sintered powder metal, by means of a rolling process carried out on the toothing (7) with two rotating section rolling wheels (8) which section toothing (13) engaging in the toothing of work piece (2). The two section rolling wheels (8) are rotatably arranged in a common support frame (10) with an at least approximately constant distance between their section rolling wheel axles (9).

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a crank arm in a crank-arm press with a curved tool at the end of the crank arm being constrained to move so the curved tool makes rolling contact across a flat, stationary substrate. The crankshaft rotates about an axis, the crank arm is rotatably mounted at one end to the crankshaft, a curved tool is mounted at the other end of the crank arm, a line on the surface of the curved tool and parallel to the crankshaft axis of rotation is constrained to move perpendicular to a plane while the curved tool is in rolling contact with the substrate, said plane being the plane of the flat stationary substrate, the radius of curvature of the curved tool being greater than the length of the crank arm; and with the radius of the curved tool, the length of the crank arm, and the eccentric radius of rotation of the crankshaft being selected to maintain the contact line of the curved tool in the substrate plane during the rolling contact.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for correcting a profile bevel error, in particular the tooth alignment error of the gear (V) of a workpiece (W), wherein said device (1) comprises a clamping device (3) for the workpiece (W), a tool (4) and at least one advancing device (7, 7?) generating the relative movement between the workpiece (W) and the tool (4). The inventive device is characterized in that it comprises a guide device (10, 10?) for the tool (4) and/or for the clamping device (3) which enables to carry out the rotating movement of the tool (4) and/or clamping device around the workpiece (W) axis (X) extending in an advance direction, wherein said rotating movement acts as a compensating movement.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for cold-form profiling cylindrical, thin-walled hollow parts (1), comprising profiles (4) which extend in an essentially parallel manner in relation to the longitudinal axis (A) of the hollow part (1). At least one profiling tool (5) engages in a strike-like hammering manner with the outside of the hollow part (1) in a radial manner in relation to the longitudinal axis (A) o the hollow part (1). The profiling tool (5) engages, respectively, in an essentially vertical and oscillating manner on the surface of the hollow part (1). Then, the profiling tool (5) is displaced in an axial manner in relation to the hollow part (1) at a constant radial adjusting depth until the desired profile length is obtained.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing an endoluminal prostheses, having at least one layer of biocompatible material, for loading into a delivery device. The apparatus ensures the uniform collapse of the prosthesis and enables the use of diminished loading forces for loading the prosthesis into the delivery device. The apparatus includes a device to stabilize the prosthesis so that the prosthesis can be incrementally axially rotated, as well as a device to manipulate the layer of biocompatible material simultaneously at several distinct points along an axis of the prosthesis so that a set of alterations is formed in the layer of biocompatible material.

Abstract: A lipping tool for lipping an acetabular reamer, the lipping tool comprising a bending form having a bending form curved surface and a bending form axis of rotation; and a pressure tool having a pressure tool curved surface adjacent to and complimentary with the bending form curved surface. The pressure tool has a pressure tool axis. The pressure tool being rotatable about the pressure tool axis, the pressure tool being also rotatable about the bending form axis.

Abstract: A lipping tool for lipping an acetabular reamer, the lipping tool comprising a bending form having a bending form curved surface and a bending form axis of rotation; and a pressure tool having a pressure tool curved surface adjacent to and complimentary with the bending form curved surface. The pressure tool has a pressure tool axis. The pressure tool being rotatable about the pressure tool axis, the pressure tool being also rotatable about the bending form axis.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for reducing the variance in the coolant consumption of components of a turbo-machine, in particular a gas turbine. The components are provided with one or more holes for the passage of a coolant, wherein a surface roughness existing inside the holes is reduced by mechanical finishing. The method is characterized by mechanical finishing that is performed by reshaping rough points that cause the surface roughness using a cold working process such as at least one of beating, pressing and rolling. The method permits a simple reduction of the surface roughness without creating finishing residues that could result in obstructions of the holes.

Abstract: A hub (2) includes a spindle (14) which projects through a housing (4) and rotates relative to the housing (4) on a bearing (6) that is located between the spindle (14) and the housing (4). The bearing (6) has two sets of raceways (28,40) that are oblique to the axis x, and in addition rolling elements (36) arranged in two rows between the sets of raceways (28,40). The inner raceways (28) that fit around the spindle (14) and have back faces (32), with the back face (32) for one of the races (26) being against a shoulder (18) from which the spindle (14) projects. Initially, the end of the spindle (14) projects straight beyond the back face (32) of the outer race—indeed, so that the races (26) can be installed over the spindle (14).

Abstract: A method of preadjusting cold deforming plants, such as cold rolling trains, skin pass stands, stretcher-and-roller levelers, straightening machines, and the like, wherein the hardness of the material to be deformed is measured shortly before the cold deformation of the material and is utilized for correcting its hardening curve and the preadjustment of the cold deforming plant based on the measurement. The standard hardening curve of a material or a group of materials with corresponding standard values of hardness, yield strength, tensile strength, etc., can be corrected by an additive or multiplicative linkage with a correction member which contains at least one tensile strength determined through the measured hardness value.

Abstract: A method to control the drawing of rolled stock in a segment of the rolling line includes measuring the section of the rolled stock passing through is made by a first detector located at the outlet of the semi-finishing block and by a second detector located at the inlet to the finishing block. The method also carries out at least a measurement of the section of the rolled stock with a third detector located at the outlet of the finishing block, the drawing action being controlled and regulated by a control unit by comparing the measurements of the section at the outlet of the semi-finishing block, at the inlet to the finishing block and at the outlet thereof with the corresponding values memorized in tables in the control unit.

Abstract: A roller levelling machine for levelling a rolled section includes a section inlet for introducing the rolled section into the roller levelling machine and a plurality of bending rollers for levelling the rolled section. The roller levelling machine further includes at least one runout roller which is adjustable by an adjusting element for guiding the levelled rolled section. A position sensor device for determining the location of the rolled section is arranged following the runout roller at a predetermined distance from the runout roller. For transmitting the location, the position sensor device is connected to an adjusting control unit for the runout roller. The control unit is capable of determining from the determined location an adjusting signal for the adjusting element and transmitting the adjusting signal to the adjusting element. The adjusting element is configured to adjust the runout roller in accordance with the adjusting signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control process for a roll stand consisting of a pair of work rolls, a pair of backup rolls, and optionally a pair of intermediary rolls. The controls for a rolling force, a deflecting force, and optionally a roll shift are given specified values, which are obtained on-line in a roll stand model with a roll deflection model. According to the invention, relationships between the rolling force, the deflecting force, and the roll shift, on the one hand, and a corresponding roll gap variation on the other hand are determined on line in the roll deflection model at interpolation points. These relationships are used to calculate at the interpolation points set points for the rolling force, the deflecting force, and the roll shift.

Abstract: A plurality of successively spaced notches are formed in a side edge of a metal strip by first and second adjustably positionable dies prior to roll forming of the strip to a formed configuration. After roll forming, fingers engage selected edges of the notches to detect a notch length dimension and a full part length dimension. Sensors detect the position of the fingers and generate output signals to a controller which generates an adjustment signal based on the switch conditions to adjustably position the first and second dies to accommodate any elongation of the metal strip during roll forming.

Abstract: Synthetic rutile is prepared from titaniferous slags containing alkaline-earth metal impurities, such as magnesium oxide, by a method comprising contacting the slag with chlorine at a temperature of at least about 800.degree. C., and then leaching the chlorine-treated slag with hydrochloric acid at a temperature of at least about 150.degree. C.

Abstract: A truing operation for straightening out of true work pieces such as crankshafts, must not again reduce the fatigue strength of the work piece achieved in a previous strengthening operation. This is achieved by a truing operation, wherein locally bounded compressive residual stresses are induced in a surface layer zone of the work piece by a hardening operation, whereby the respective out of true deformation of the work piece is at least reduced. The truing operation is repeated until the out of true deformation is eliminated. The compressive residual stresses are induced in a surface layer zone of the work piece by a locally limited hardening operation, e.g. a surface strengthening rolling operation. By appropriately varying the extent of hardening or the rolling force respectively, any out of true deformation may be even completely eliminated. A machine for performing the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A ring sizer includes a handle assembly which rotates about a post with first roller and gear mounted on the post to cooperate with a second roller and gear on the handle assembly. A rotatable handle on the handle assembly moves the second roller and gear towards the first roller and gear. A pair of keeper pins on the handle assembly hold a ring on the first roller while the second roller exerts pressure on the ring shank to lengthen it. A groove in the second roller matches the cross-section of the ring shank to eliminate stretch marks and marring on the ring shank. The ring has a shank with a thick portion diametric to the jewel portion. The method of using a ring sizer calls for tightening the grooved roller adjacent the non-thick portions of the shank, so that no dents are caused in the shank. Beveled edges in the shank eliminate stretch marks and sharp edges during sizing.

Abstract: An apparatus and a process for burnishing annular surfaces. The apparatus includes a burnishing tool which is actuated to rotate in one direction and then in the opposite direction. The apparatus is used for the burnishing of annular thrust bearings which have oil wick slots and wick slot oil ramps. A rack and pinion connects a tool mounting spindle to an air cylinder and is used to rotate the tool in one direction and then the other direction. The tool has a convexly shaped burnishing surface. The tool's axis of rotation is coaxially aligned with the central axis of the annular surface. The rotation of the tool in one direction and then in the other direction burnishes the thrust surface and the wick slot oil ramps of the bearings. The opposite ends of the rotational burnishing strokes locates the tool in the wick slots so as to leave no stopping imperfection on the thrust surface of the bearing.

Abstract: A machine for the precision working of tooth surfaces on toothed workpieces. The machine has a frame, a rotatingly drivable gearlike tool which is arranged substantially above the workpiece on the frame and structure supporting the tool for movement into a tooth engaging relation with the workpiece. Structure is also provided for adjusting a crossed-axes angle between the tool and the workpiece. Guide structure is provided for effecting a change in the spacing between the geometric centers of the tool and the workpiece during a machining operation. The workpiece is stationarily mounted on the frame and all guideways on the frame required for facilitating an adjustment of the tool and during the working operation are arranged substantially above the workpiece. Additional structure is provided for facilitating an adjustment of the axis of rotation of the tool about both horizontal and vertical axes.

Abstract: A machine for precision working, for example shaving, of the tooth flanks of a toothed workpiece supported rotatably on a machine frame. A tool carrier carries a multi-toothed tool, for example a shaving cutter, and is supported substantially above the workpiece for rotative adjustment of the crossing of the axes of the workpiece and tool, about an axis perpendicular to the workpiece axis. The tool carrier is guided movably in a guide carrier and is driven for longitudinal feeding of the tool. The guide carrier is suspended swingably about a horizontal axis for spherical or conical tooth working. The guide carrier is supported pendantly from a swivel plate which is swingable and lockable about an axis perpendicular to the workpiece axis for adjusting the feed direction. The tool carrier is guided by a guide arm which is adjustable in its inclination and is securable by a pivot member on the swivel plate.

Abstract: A friction welding apparatus for welding a pair of members in which the welding surfaces of the members are contacted under pressure with each other, relative circular orbit motion of the members producing friction therebetween thereby heating and melting the welding surfaces and the relative circular orbit motion being stopped to locate the welding surfaces in a predetermined position.

Abstract: Apparatus for, and a process of, sector engraving metal elements, is disclosed. The apparatus includes an engraving roller having a particular pattern formed thereon, and a workpiece mounting system which is capable of translational movement within two mutually orthogonal directions. When the engraving process is to be performed, the engraving roller is held in contact with the workpiece, and as a result of a first translational movement of the workpiece mounting system in a first direction, a predetermined sector of the engraving roller is caused to contact a predetermined portion of the workpiece whereby a predetermined portion of the roller pattern is reproduced upon the workpiece.

Abstract: Piece working machine for the production of such elements as punches, steel types and the like, including a support member for a matrix having a shaped recess and/or a shaped projection for the piece working, and comprising means for causing a relative oscillatory motion between said matrix and piece in the course of working, whereas the piece is pressed against the matrix, the latter being conveniently shaped with a proper contour to afford the desired working.