Abstract: A modular endforming mechanism for modifying an end of a thin-walled malleable tube is herein disclosed. The modular endformer comprises a gripping module having a collet means for grasping a tube inserted into the gripping module. The gripping module may be coupled to one of an expansion module and a reducing/flaring modular. The expansion module is constructed and arranged to actuate a sizing mandrel, which is inserted into the interior of the end of a tube to expand the diameter of the end of that tube. A forming insert works in conjunction with the sizing mandrel to limit the expansion of the tube diameter under the influence of the sizing mandrel.

Abstract: Disclosure is a method for producing a cryostatic stabilizer composed of high-purity aluminum which comprises extruding the high-purity aluminum at an extrusion temperature of 250.degree. to 500.degree. C., an extrusion speed of not more than 20 m/min and an extrusion ratio of 10 to 150 by using an extruding machine equipped with a cylindrical die having helical grooves or projections on the inner surface. The method is industrially advantageous.