Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a forming machine suitable for manufacturing a product having various diameters from a workpiece, such as a metal cylinder or plate, in which the workpiece is clamped down in a clamping device, the workpiece and a first tool are rotated about an axis of rotation relative to each other, the workpiece is deformed by means of said first tool by placing the tool into contact with the workpiece and moving the workpiece and/or the tool in a direction along the axis of rotation. At least a second tool is placed into contact with the workpiece at a position behind the first tool, seen in the working direction, and the workpiece is also deformed by means of said second tool. Thus, parts of the workpiece that have been deformed by the first tool are deformed by one or more subsequent tools practically immediately.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a forming machine suitable for manufacturing a product having various diameters from a workpiece, such as a metal cylinder or plate, in which the workpiece is clamped down in a clamping device, the workpiece and a first tool are rotated about an axis of rotation relative to each other, the workpiece is deformed by means of said first tool by placing the tool into contact with the workpiece and moving the workpiece and/or the tool in a direction along the axis of rotation. At least a second tool is placed into contact with the workpiece at a position behind the first tool, seen in the working direction, and the workpiece is also deformed by means of said second tool. Thus, parts of the workpiece that have been deformed by the first tool are deformed by one or more subsequent tools practically immediately.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a forming machine suitable for manufacturing a product having various diameters from a workpiece, such as a metal cylinder or plate, in which the workpiece is clamped down in a clamping device, the workpiece and a first tool are rotated about an axis of rotation relative to each other, the workpiece is deformed by means of said first tool by placing the tool into contact with the workpiece and moving the workpiece and/or the tool in a direction along the axis of rotation. At least a second tool is placed into contact with the workpiece at a position behind the first tool, seen in the working direction, and the workpiece is also deformed by means of said second tool. Thus, parts of the workpiece that have been deformed by the first tool are deformed by one or more subsequent tools practically immediately.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a forming apparatus for deforming a hollow workpiece having at least one open end, wherein the workpiece is clamped down in a clamping device, a first forming tool is placed into contact with the outer surface of the workpiece, said workpiece and said tool are rotated about an axis of rotation relative to each other and said workpiece is deformed by means of said first tool. A second forming tool is placed into the cavity defined by the workpiece and into contact with the inner surface of the hollow workpiece, after which the workpiece is deformed by means of said second tool.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a method and a forming machine for working a workpiece, for example by deforming it or fixing it in another workpiece, in which the workpiece is fitted over a mandrel, at least a part of the mandrel is expanded so as to fix the workpiece, the workpiece and at least one tool, such as a forming roller, are rotated about an axis relative to each other and the workpiece is worked by means of said tool. The mandrel includes a stop adapted to engage the workpiece to obtain a desired axial position on the mandrel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a forming machine for deforming a workpiece, such as a metal cylinder or plate (3), by means of a tool, in particular one or more forming rollers (5), wherein the work piece and/or the tool are rotated about an axis (4) relative to each other, the tool move; through one or more deforming curves and at least part of the workpiece is deformed. During the deforming process, values of one or more coordinates of the position of the extreme: edge of the workpiece are measured, and one or more parameters of the deforming process is/are changed on the basis of the measured values.

Abstract: The invention relates to a forming machine at least provided with a clamping device for clamping a hollow workpiece having at least one open end and a first forming tool which can be placed into contact with the outer surface of the workpiece and with which the workpiece can be deformed. The clamping device can be rotated about a first axis and moved with respect to this first axis. Thus, the forming machine can be of relatively straightforward design and operate at high rotational speeds, even when a tool head equipped with a relatively large number of rollers is being used. The invention further pertains to a method wherein the clamping device can be moved with respect to the said first axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a forming machine for working a workpiece, for example by deforming it or fixing it in another workpiece, in which the workpiece is fitted over a mandrel, at least a part of the mandrel is expanded so as to fix the workpiece, the workpiece and at least one tool, such as a forming roller, are rotated about an axis relative to each other and the workpiece is worked by means of said tool. Less than half of the expanded or expandable part of the mandrel engages portions of the workpiece that are being worked with the tool.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a method and a forming machine for working a workpiece, for example by deforming it or fixing it in another workpiece, in which the workpiece is fitted over a mandrel, at least a part of the mandrel is expanded so as to fix the workpiece, the workpiece and at least one tool, such as a forming roller, are rotated about an axis relative to each other and the workpiece is worked by means of said tool. The mandrel includes a stop adapted to engage the workpiece to obtain a desired axial position on the mandrel.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and forming machine for deforming a hollow workpiece having at least one open end, wherein the workpiece is clamped down in a clamping device, at least one forming tool is placed into contact with the surface of the workpiece, the workpiece and this forming tool are rotated relative to each other about an axis, and the workpiece is deformed by means of the forming tool. During at least part of the deforming, the forming tool is being moved back and forth at a frequency that is substantially equal to or a multiple of the frequency of the rotation of the deformed part or the part to be deformed of the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a forming machine suitable for manufacturing a product having various diameters from a workpiece, such as a metal cylinder or plate, in which the workpiece is clamped down in a clamping device, the workpiece and a first tool are rotated about an axis of rotation relative to each other, the workpiece is deformed by means of said first tool by placing the tool into contact with the workpiece and moving the workpiece and/or the tool in a direction along the axis of rotation. At least a second tool is placed into contact with the workpiece at a position behind the first tool, seen in the working direction, and the workpiece is also deformed by means of said second tool. Thus, parts of the workpiece that have been deformed by the first tool are deformed by one or more subsequent tools practically immediately.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a forming apparatus for deforming a hollow tubular workpiece, wherein the workpiece is clamped down in a clamping device, a first forming tool is placed into contact with the outer surface of the workpiece, the tool is rotated about an axis of rotation relative to the workpiece and one end of the workpiece is deformed by means of said first tool. A second forming tool is placed into contact with the outer surface of the workpiece and is rotated relative to the workpiece about an axis of rotation. The other end of the workpiece is deformed by means of said second tool and at least one of said tools is moved relative to the workpiece during said deformation and/or between deforming steps (On the same workpiece), wherein the axis of rotation of said tool is translated and/or pivoted about an axis with respect to said workpiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a forming machine for working a workpiece, for example by deforming it or fixing it in another workpiece, in which the workpiece is fitted over a mandrel, at least a part of the mandrel is expanded so as to fix the workpiece, the workpiece and at least one tool, such as a forming roller, are rotated about an axis relative to each other and the workpiece is worked by means of said tool. Less than half of the expanded or expandable part of the mandrel engages portions of the workpiece that are being worked with the tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a forming apparatus (1) for deforming a hollow tubular workpiece (4), wherein the workpiece is clamped down in a clamping device, a first forming tool is placed into contact with the outer surface of the workpiece, the tool is rotated about an axis of rotation relative to the workpiece and one end of the workpiece is deformed by means of said first tool. A second forming tool is placed into contact with the outer surface of the workpiece and is rotated relative to the workpiece about an axis of rotation. The other end of the workpiece is deformed by means of said second tool and at least one of said tools is moved relative to the workpiece during said deformation and/or between deforming steps (on the same workpiece), wherein the axis of rotation of said tool is translated and/or pivoted about an axis with respect to said workpiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a forming machine at least provided with a clamping device for clamping a hollow workpiece having at least one open end and a first forming tool which can be placed into contact with the outer surface of the workpiece and with which the workpiece can be deformed. The clamping device can be rotated about a first axis and moved with respect to this first axis. Thus, the forming machine can be of relatively straightforward design and operate at high rotational speeds, even when a tool head equipped with a relatively large number of rollers is being used. The invention further pertains to a method wherein the clamping device can be moved with respect to the said first axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a forming apparatus for deforming a hollow workpiece having at least one open end, wherein the workpiece is clamped down in a clamping device, a first forming tool is placed into contact with the outer surface of the workpiece, said workpiece and said tool are rotated about an axis of rotation relative to each other and said workpiece is deformed by means of said first tool. A second forming tool is placed into the cavity defined by the workpiece and into contact with the inner surface of the hollow workpiece, after which the workpiece is deformed by means of said second tool.

Abstract: A forming machine for forming a workpiece having a rotatably drivable gripping device. The gripping device comprises a first forming tool and a press-on tool adapted to press the workpiece in the direction of the first forming tool. The forming machine further comprises a second forming tool mounted at least substantially co-axially round the press-on tool. The second forming tool can be moved along the press-on tool.

Abstract: An apparatus for working a workpiece comprises drive means for rotating a carrier about an axis of rotation and a tool for working the workpiece. The apparatus furthermore comprises means for moving said tool in an x-direction and a y-direction with respect to the drive means, and a control unit comprising a memory for one or more control programs. The control unit is arranged for controlling the moving means in accordance with a control program, in such a manner that the tool will follow one or more desired paths for working the workpiece. The control unit is furthermore arranged for measuring an apparatus parameter which influences the control program, such as the angle between the axis of rotation and one of the moving means and/or the tool contour and the position of said contour with respect to the axis of rotation. Said apparatus parameter(s) is (are) stored at the (each) control program in the memory.

Abstract: An apparatus for working a workpiece comprises a drive unit for rotating a forming tool about an axis of rotation, a forming roller for working said workpiece, means for moving the forming roller in an x-direction and a y-direction with respect to said drive means, and a control unit comprising a memory for one or more control programs. In this embodiment the axis of rotation of the drive unit coincides with the x-direction. The axis of rotation extends at least substantially in vertical direction. The drive unit and the forming tool can be moved in the x-direction by the moving means.

Abstract: An apparatus for machining a workpiece comprises means for clamping the workpiece, means for rotatingly driving the clamped workpiece, a tool for machining the workpiece, the tool having a part for engaging the workpiece, a tool holder, means for moving the tool holder with respect to the clamping means and a control unit with a memory for one or more control programs. The control unit is arranged to control the moving means according to a control program by means of measuring means providing the x,y-positions of the tool holder in such a manner that the tool follows a desired path along the clamping means for machining the workpiece. The apparatus comprises a measuring device located at a predetermined reference position with respect to the moving means.