Abstract: A support system to support a workpiece in a rotary machine, the system including a first block member configured to be selectively secured to a system base, at least one lever member having a proximal end rotatably coupled to the first block member, a roller member mounted to a distal end of the at least one lever member, and a variable pressure member coupled to the at least one lever member and configured to rotate the at least one lever member such that the roller member is moved to a desired height.

Abstract: A workpiece adapter system to support a workpiece rotated by a rotary machine, the system including a first drive member having a proximal end configured to be secured in a chuck of a rotary machine, at least one workpiece adapter configured to secure at least a portion of an end of a workpiece in a central opening of the workpiece adapter, an adapter mount configured to be connected to the at least one workpiece adapter, and a universal joint assembly arranged between the first drive member and the adapter mount, the universal joint assembly comprising a first fork member coupled to the first drive member, and a second fork member coupled to the adapter mount. An adapter ring may be provided to rotatably support a workpiece being machined.

Abstract: A rotary tube notching apparatus is provided that is capable of operable attachment to a powered rotational drive device. The apparatus comprises a tube support assembly defining an aperture for receiving a tube and having a clamp for securing the tube against movement in relation to the aperture. A shaft assembly is provided for receiving a cutting tool, and a carriage assembly is rotatably mounted to the shaft assembly. The carriage assembly has at least one fastener for securing the shaft assembly in relation to the aperture. The shaft assembly is selectively repositionable in relation to the aperture in an offset dimension defined by linear displacement from a central axis of the aperture, in a yaw dimension defined by a plane extending along a central axis of the aperture, and in a roll dimension defined by a cross-sectional circumference of a tube received within the aperture.

Abstract: A support system to support a workpiece in a rotary machine, the system including a first block member configured to be selectively secured to a system base, at least one lever member having a proximal end rotatably coupled to the first block member, a roller member mounted to a distal end of the at least one lever member, and a variable pressure member coupled to the at least one lever member and configured to rotate the at least one lever member such that the roller member is moved to a desired height.

Abstract: A workpiece adapter system to support a workpiece rotated by a rotary machine, the system including a first drive member having a proximal end configured to be secured in a chuck of a rotary machine, at least one workpiece adapter configured to secure at least a portion of an end of a workpiece in a central opening of the workpiece adapter, an adapter mount configured to be connected to the at least one workpiece adapter, and a universal joint assembly arranged between the first drive member and the adapter mount, the universal joint assembly comprising a first fork member coupled to the first drive member, and a second fork member coupled to the adapter mount. An adapter ring may be provided to rotatably support a workpiece being machined.

Abstract: A tube bending machine for bending a length of a tubular workpiece and an associated tube feeder assembly are disclosed. The tube feeder assembly has a carriage assembly slidably mounted along a rail. A clamp assembly is reversibly mounted to and carried by the carriage assembly. The clamp assembly is adapted to be releasably secured to the workpiece. The clamp assembly and carriage assembly are configurable to align the workpiece central axis along the rail, whereby sliding of the carriage assembly with the workpiece mounted in the clamp assembly carries the workpiece along the rail.

Abstract: A tube bending machine for bending a length of a tubular workpiece and an associated tube feeder assembly are disclosed. The tube feeder assembly has a carriage assembly slidably mounted along a rail. A clamp assembly is reversibly mounted to and carried by the carriage assembly. The clamp assembly is adapted to be releasably secured to the workpiece. The clamp assembly and carriage assembly are configurable to align the workpiece central axis along the rail, whereby sliding of the carriage assembly with the workpiece mounted in the clamp assembly carries the workpiece along the rail.