Abstract: This invention concerns a tubular element for a gas pressure vessel of an airbag module, in particular of a vehicle, wherein the tubular element (1) consists of high-strength steel, has a first and a second end (17, 18) and from the first end (17) to the second end (18) the tubular element (1) has an undeformed section (11), a transition section (12) and a tapering section (13) and on the tapering section (13) at least one radially outwardly extending collar (14) is formed, characterized in that the collar (14) is separated from the transition section (12) by a first length section (130) having an outer diameter (A1) smaller than the outer diameter (A2) of the collar (14) and the wall thickness of the collar (14) is greater than the wall thickness of the first length section (130). Furthermore, the invention concerns a gas pressure vessel and a process for manufacturing a tubular element according to the invention (1).

Abstract: The disclosure is related to methods for testing and/or validating drill pipe and threaded and coupled connectors for use in subsea intervention system riser applications (open-water and through-riser). The methods are novel applications for testing and/or validating drill pipe and threaded and coupled connections that conform to Annex E of API 17G.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool device which is suitable for use with a machine tool, in particular a hand guided machine tool, having a driving device moving, in particular in an oscillating manner, around a driving axis. The tool device has an attachment device which allows it to be fastened on a machine tool such that its driving axis and an axis of rotation of the tool substantially coincide. The attachment device, for absorbing the driving force, has at least two driving area regions, which are spaced apart from said tool axis of rotation and each has a plurality of surface points. The tangent planes to said surface-area points are inclined in regard to an axial plane, which encloses the tool axis of rotation. Furthermore, said tangent planes are inclined regard to a radial plane which extends perpendicularly to the tool axis of rotation. This means that the torque introduced into the tool device by the machine tool, via the driving device, is reliably absorbed.

Abstract: A metal member manufacturing method according to one form of this disclosure is a method of manufacturing a metal member that is thinner at some portions than at other portions. The method includes a formation step of pressing one surface of surfaces of a metal workpiece that are perpendicular to a thickness direction with a press-working die so as to form a raised portion in the other surface, and a cutting step of moving a cutting blade along the other surface to cut off the raised portion by shaving. In the formation step, the raised portion is formed such that the area of a cross-section of the raised portion that is parallel to a moving direction of the cutting blade and perpendicular to the other surface decreases toward an end of the raised portion on a rear side in the moving direction of the cutting blade.

Abstract: Provided is a fuel pipe connected to a fuel distribution pipe distributing and supplying fuel to a plurality of fuel injection devices. The fuel pipe includes a pipe body and a connection head part fastened to the fuel distribution pipe by a cap nut. The connection head part includes a first curved portion curved in a circular shape in a reference cross-section including a central axis A of the fuel pipe and abutting against a seat surface formed on an inner peripheral surface of the fuel distribution pipe, a second curved portion curved in a circular shape in the reference cross-section and locked on a locking surface formed on an inner peripheral surface of the cap nut, and a straight portion extending linearly in the reference cross-section and interconnecting the first curved portion and the second curved portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a drum of an axial piston machine by machining a cylindrical round metal, with the machining comprising a forging and with at least one structural element of the drum being produced or prefabricated by the forging.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a laminated electrode body which is excellent in terms of productivity and production cost. The method for manufacturing a laminated electrode body disclosed herein includes the steps of: preparing a wound body having a flat portion and two curved portions by using a laminate formed of an elongated positive electrode, an elongated negative electrode, and an elongated separator that insulates the positive electrode and the negative electrode from each other; preparing an electrode laminate structure having two cut surfaces by cutting out and removing the two curved portions of the wound body; and removing active materials on the cut surfaces of the electrode laminate structure by spraying an inactive gas or electrically insulating particles onto the cut surfaces while applying, to the electrode laminate structure, a voltage of 25 V or more and less than a voltage causing a dielectric breakdown of the separator.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metal cannula is disclosed. The method includes the step of providing a metal cannula having a longitudinal axis and defining a fluid channel. Next, the metal cannula is pressed to substantially close the fluid channel and define a first segment and a second segment. In a next step, the metal cannula is cut to separate the first segment from the second segment of the metal cannula. Each of the first and second segments have a pressed edge. The pressed edge substantially seals the fluid channel and has two pressed corners. Afterwards, each of the pressed corners are cut from the pressed edge of the first segment to define a pair of side openings and a distal blunt edge on the first segment. The side openings are in fluid communication with the fluid channel.

Abstract: A bending die used in the apparatus for manufacturing the automotive suspension arm to bend a rod-like raw material and produce a bent material includes a lower bending die including a mounting portion for mounting thereon the rod-like raw material and an upper bending die including a pressing portion for vertically pressing the rod-like raw material mounted on the lower bending die. The mounting portion and the pressing portion include a lower die contact portion and an upper die contact portion each formed into a shape along the bent shape of the bent material to come in contact with the bent material. The lower die contact portion includes, in the middle portion thereof, a groove portion formed to have a size which allows a moving means to grip the bent material in non-contact relation with the bent material.

Abstract: A rolled steel bar for hot forging consisting, by mass percent, of C: 0.25-0.50%, Si: 0.40-1.0%, Mn: 1.0-1.6%, S: 0.005-0.035%, Al: 0.005-0.050%, V: 0.10-0.30%, and N: 0.005-0.030%, and the balance of Fe and impurities, i.e., P: 0.035% or less and O: 0.0030% or less, wherein Fn1=C+Si/10+Mn/5+5Cr/22+1.65V?5S/7 is 0.90 to 1.20. The predicted maximum width of nonmetallic inclusions at the time when a cumulative distribution function obtained by extreme value statistical processing by taking the width of nonmetallic inclusion in an R1/2 part of a longitudinal cross section of the steel bar as W (mm) is 99.99% is 100 mm or narrower. The number density of sulfides each having a circle-equivalent diameter of 0.3 to 1.0 mm observed per unit area of the R1/2 part of a transverse cross section of the steel bar is 500 pieces/mm2 or higher.

Abstract: End-group components for superconducting accelerator cavity used in acceleration of charged particles are manufactured by subjecting pure niobium sheet materials to press forming composed mainly of flat-bottomed cylindrical drawing, preferably by simultaneously conducting control of slide velocity and/or its motion and control of tool die temperature and/or its distribution/gradient in the above press forming, further preferably by dynamically controlling blank holding force in accordance with the variation of flange area, flange thickness and deformed characteristics of niobium sheet materials during the press forming, more preferably by preparing an anisotropically shaped blank instead of a circular blank by use of servo press forming machine, servo-die cushion temperature control equipment, water-soluble solid coating type lubricant, and a tooling die.

Abstract: A cam follower is constituted by an outer ring which has an outer track surface in its inner circumference; a stud which has an inner track surface opposed to the outer track surface, a flange portion abutting on one side of the inner track surface, a side plate fitting portion and a mounting shaft portion abutting on another side of the inner track surface in this order, and a fiber flow formed continuously from the flange portion to the inner track surface along their outer circumferences; rolling elements which are arranged between the outer track surface and inner track surface; and an inner side plate which is pressed into the side plate fitting portion to work with the flange portion for limiting axial movement of the outer ring and the rolling elements.

Abstract: The method is for manufacturing a rotor core having a cylindrical boss section formed with an axial hole, a disc section radially extending from one end of the boss section, and a plurality of claw sections provided along an outer periphery of the disk section. A boss section-side hole as a part of the axial hole is formed by plastic deformation in a preliminary shaping step. The remaining part of the axial hole of the billet disposed on a die is punched through using a center hole punch having a diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the boss section-side hole to form the disk section-side hole in the flush/punch through step, so that the axial hole is constituted of the boss section-side hole, the disk section-side hole and a step portion between the boss section-side hole and the disk section-side hole.

Abstract: A method for producing an arcuate striking faceplate of a golf club head is provided to simplify current procedures for further reducing the manufacturing costs. The method includes a material preparation step including preparing a sheet material to be processed, with the sheet material including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a formation step including press-shaping the sheet material obtained from the material preparation step at least one time by at least one mold to shape the sheet material into an arcuate shape and to provide the first surface of the sheet material with uneven height; and a trimming step including using a lathe to mill the second surface of the sheet material obtained from the formation step to form a striking face and to provide the sheet material with uneven thickness, obtaining a striking faceplate for a golf club head.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing anode plate for electrolysis, the apparatus includes a transverse transmission device (3) for transmitting the anode plate in a transverse direction; a plate-flattening and thickness-measuring device (4) for flattening the anode plate and measuring a thickness of the anode plate; a hanger bottom milling device (5) configured to mill a bottom surface of a hanger of the anode plate, disposed at a first side of the transverse transmission device (3) and positioned downstream of the plate-flattening and thickness- measuring device (4) in the transverse direction; and a hanger side milling device (6) configured to mill a side surface of the hanger of the anode plate, disposed at a second side of the transverse transmission device (3) and positioned downstream of the plate-flattening and thickness-measuring device (4) in the transverse direction.

Abstract: A portion of a golf club head comprising an external surface, an internal surface opposite said external surface, said internal surface adjacent an interior of said golf club head, wherein said external surface and said internal surface combine to create a plurality of thin regions and a plurality of thick regions, wherein said internal surface is created via a stamped forging process and wherein said external surface is created via a machining process, wherein said stamped forging process comprises placing said crown between a top punch and a bottom cavity, said top punch having a plurality of protrusions and said bottom cavity having a plurality of depressions, and compressing said top punch towards said bottom cavity to alter a shape of said crown, and wherein said machining process comprises machining off excess material from said external surface of said crown.

Abstract: A method for producing a crown of a golf club head is provided to solve the disadvantages of high manufacturing costs of conventional production of the crown. The method includes a material preparation step including preparing a sheet material to be processed, with the sheet material including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The method further includes a formation step including press-shaping the sheet material obtained from the material preparation step at least one time by at least one mold, forming at least one rib on the first surface of the sheet material. The method further includes a milling step including milling the second surface of the sheet material obtained from the formation step, obtaining a crown for a golf club head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solenoid housing fabricated by a method which allows a manufacturer to produce a high performing product while minimizing manufacturing complexity and time. The instant invention uses cold-forging techniques to reduce the need for fine machining processes.

Abstract: An outer sleeve for a CATV filter has, in one embodiment, a first end and a second end. The second end has a face with one or more engagement holes.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metal cannula is disclosed. The method includes the step of providing a metal cannula having a longitudinal axis and defining a fluid channel. Next, the metal cannula is pressed to substantially close the fluid channel and define a first segment and a second segment. In a next step, the metal cannula is cut to separate the first segment from the second segment of the metal cannula. Each of the first and second segments have a pressed edge. The pressed edge substantially seals the fluid channel and has two pressed corners. Afterwards, each of the pressed corners are cut from the pressed edge of the first segment to define a pair of side openings and a distal blunt edge on the first segment. The side openings are in fluid communication with the fluid channel.

Abstract: Methods for forming a tube that includes a feature extending from an inner surface of the tube are provided. The methods can include using a die and stamper, single impact extrusion, double impact extrusion, and progressive deep draw process.

Abstract: Provided is a Co—Cr—Pt—B-based alloy sputtering target having no more than 10 cracks of 0.1 to 20 ?m in a B-rich phase in a 100 ?m×100 ?m area (field of view). Additionally provided is a method for producing this Co—Cr—Pt—B-based alloy sputtering target including the steps of hot forging or hot rolling a Co—Cr—Pt—B-based alloy cast ingot, thereafter performing cold rolling or cold forging thereto at an elongation rate of 4% or less, and machining the ingot to prepare a target having no more than 10 cracks of 0.1 to 20 ?m in a B-rich phase in a 100 ?m×100 ?m area (field of view), or, hot forging or hot rolling the ingot, thereafter quenching the ingot to ?196° C. to 100° C., and machining the ingot to prepare a target. The target of the present invention has high magnetic flux density and few microcracks in a B-rich layer, and thus stabilizes discharge and minimizes arcing.

Abstract: A device cover includes a bottom base and at least one sidewall extending from the bottom base. The at least one sidewall is formed by an upsetting process. The device cover is made of metal. Only one fold is formed by flow tracks of metallic grain of the at least one sidewall. A method for fabricating the device cover is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process and system for making a plurality of metal parts is included. The process comprises providing metal from which the metal parts are to be made and providing a press. The press includes a forming die positioned within the press as well as a first cutting laser positioned within the press. The process includes traversing the metal through the press and forming the plurality of metal parts in the metal within the press by concurrently cutting at least a portion of one of the plurality of metal parts with a first cutting laser and forming at least a portion of one of the plurality of metal parts with a forming die.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a process for producing shaped components from high-strength and ultra high-strength steels with tensile strengths >780 MPa, wherein a steel sheet-metal strip is fed to a roll-forming installation and in the roll-forming installation is passed through roll stands and deformed by means of deformation rollers acting on the steel sheet, and wherein to avoid hydrogen embrittlement in plastically deformed regions of the deformed steel sheet-metal strip compressive stresses are introduced by stamping and/or upset-forging and/or overbending and bending-back or by machining the strip edges.

Abstract: A plate-shaped workpiece forming method of post-machining a pocket (3) on a curved inner surface of a plate-shaped workpiece (2) in a state where the plate-shaped workpiece (2) curved by a curving machine (10) is spread flat. The method includes a curving step (A) of setting a net curve radius (R0) obtained by adding a curve radius contraction amount (R1) due to spring-in to a finished curve radius (R) of a plate-shaped workpiece (2), taking into account an amount of contraction of the curve radius of the plate-shaped workpiece (2) between before and after machining of a pocket (3) due to spring-in, and curving the plate-shaped workpiece (2) so as to achieve the net curve radius (R0); and a pocket machining step of post-machining the pocket (3) by flatly spreading the curved plate-shaped workpiece (2).

Abstract: A manufacturing method of an iron-type golf club head has acts of preparing a formed bar-shaped steel substrate, rough-hot forging the bar-shaped steel substrate, mid-hot forging the rough blank, fine-cold forging the mid-blank, cold stamping the striking surface and drilling a hosel of the iron-type golf club head. The cold forging reduces the thermal expansion and contraction of the blank, and the shape of the forged blank is more accurate therefore. As a result, the following grinding processes of the blank are reduced. Therefore, the weight of the blank is more accurate, and the manufacturing time and cost are also reduced. The blank does not have to be heated to high-temperature state prior to cold forging so that the blank can be cooled down faster, and the cost of the heating is reduced.

Abstract: An improved striking face of a golf club head and a method of manufacturing thereof is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses an improved method of stamped forging variable face geometry onto the rear surface of a striking face from a frontal portion of the striking face; wherein the improved process allows for more precise finished parts with less need for complicated machining. The resulting striking face of a golf club head comprises of a substantially planar frontal surface and a substantially non-planar rear surface, wherein the substantially non-planar rear surface is created via a stamped forging process while the substantially planar frontal surface is created via a machining process.

Abstract: A medical instrument comprising a mono-crystalline shape memory alloy and a method for forming thereof.

Abstract: A process for obscuring corrugations in a window well employing placing on a metal surface a solid variegated pattern using perspective to create a three-dimensional effect on the face. Preferably, such placing occurs prior to the forming of the window well. In a preferred continuous process, a roll of metal is cut prior to the forming into a piece having such dimensions as to permit the piece to be formed into a single window well. The preferred metal is steel. And the solid variegated pattern using perspective to create a three-dimensional effect on the face can be a pattern of brick, stone, or the like, with granite being the preferred pattern.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a brake lining carrier (1, 10), in particular for a disc brake of a vehicle, wherein a band-shaped or plate-shaped workpiece is deep-drawn in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the workpiece. In order to create at least one material thickening at the edge, the invention proposes that the workpiece is upset transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the deep-drawing direction, wherein the thickness of the material thickening thus generated is greater than the thickness of the starting material.

Abstract: A method for making a device includes providing a tubular member which will be formed into the device, masking at least a portion of the inner surface of the tubular member with a removable sacrificial material, selectively removing a portion of the tubular member and sacrificial material using a laser device, and mechanically removing the sacrificial material from the inner surface of the tubular member. Ultrasonic energy could be applied to a workpiece which is being laser cut to prevent any generated slag from welding itself to an exposed surface of the workpiece. A compressed fluid or gas, such as air, could be used to clean the surface of the laser-cut workpiece to remove slag formation which adheres to the surface of the cut workpiece.

Abstract: A stent and method for manufacturing a stent that achieves both strength as well as ductility. In the manufacturing process, the material used to form the stent is only partially annealed to lower the grain size across the thickness of the stent. The material is partially annealed either prior to or after the cutting a stent pattern into a tube.

Abstract: A method for producing a face plate of a golf club head includes preparing a plate material to be processed, with the plate material including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; pressing and shaping the plate material at least one time by using at least one mold, forming an uneven thickness structure on the first surface of the plate material; and milling the second surface obtained from shaping to form a striking face, obtaining a face plate for a golf club head. The method for producing a face plate of a golf club head includes forming the uneven thickness structure on the first surface of the face plate and then milling and modifying the second surface of the face plate, significantly reducing the waste material of the plate material to be milled and removed. The cutter wear rate of the milling machine is reduced, and the processing time is shortened, saving production costs and increasing yield.

Abstract: A method and tool for the production of three-dimensional attachments out of a flat strip by forming and fine blanking operations, especially for car seat components or the like. The flat strip is fed into a tool, at least one plate is stamped out of the plate in the tool, the plate is processed into an attachment in multiple processing steps, at first by fine blanking, in a following second step the developed burrs are flattened and then without finishing the attachment is removed from the tool ready for mounting. Attachments with complex geometry can be produced by combined fine blanking and forming operations in such a way, that mountable and burr-free parts with very small tolerances, high accuracy and process safety can be provided at effective costs.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an insert pocket of a cutter body is disclosed. First, the insert pocket of the cutter body a rough milling process. Then, the insert pocket is forged using a forging tool having a shape that generally conforms to the shape of the insert pocket. Then, the insert pocket undergoes a finish milling process to qualify the pocket geometry without removing the majority of the forge-enhanced pocket material. The insert pocket can be optionally heated prior to the forging step. The grain orientation of the inset pocket is compressed by the forging process to increase the impact and fatigue resistance of the insert pocket.

Abstract: A brake disk producing method, comprising a periphery pressing step for forming an outer peripheral shape (5) of a rotor plate (2) into a peripheral shape having recesses and ridges (5a, 5b) repeated in a radial direction, and a chamfering step for forming a chamfered surface (6) by pressing, against a corner portion (2d) on an outer peripheral edge of the rotor plate (2), a die (7), and a brake disk made by the method. Accordingly, it is possible to improve heat radiation capability, reduce the weight and moment of inertia, improve safety in handling, and suppress increase in production costs. Furthermore, by forming the chamfered surface (6), the amount of wear of a brake pad pressed by the brake disk (1) can be reduced, and durability of braking performance can be maintained or improved.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a bottom housing and a display panel. The bottom housing includes a bottom wall, a side wall, a support plate, and a plurality of reinforcement portions. The side wall extends from an edge of the bottom wall. The support plate extends toward a center of the bottom housing from a top end of the side wall, and defines an assembly groove. The side wall includes a plurality of side plates connecting with each other. The reinforcement portions are positioned at the corners of the bottom housing Each of the reinforcement portions is sandwiched between the bottom wall and the support plate, and connecting two adjacent side plates. A manufacturing method for an electronic device housing is also provided.

Abstract: A rail joint bar for use in an insulated lap joint assembly includes a longitudinal extending body defining a plurality of holes therein for receiving fasteners. The body has a first end and a second end positioned at opposite ends of the body relative to a longitudinal direction of the body. The body is bent forming a first portion adjacent to the first end, a second portion adjacent to the second end and spaced from the first portion in the longitudinal direction, and an intermediate portion defined therebetween and positioned between the first and second ends. The first portion and the second portion are substantially parallel to each other and, and the intermediate portion of the body is configured to accommodate an increase in thickness of a web section at a point where two railroad rails are joined.

Abstract: A method for producing a threaded nut (10, 26) of a screw drive, in particular of a ball screw (7, 24), which threaded nut (10, 26) has, on one axial end, a recess (45) which extends over a circumferential segment and which is open at the end side, wherein said recess (45) is delimited radially by a circumferential wall of the threaded nut (10, 26), and wherein said recess (45) is delimited axially by a base (54) formed on the threaded nut (10, 26), and wherein said recess (45) is delimited in the circumferential direction by a stop surface (47), which is formed on the threaded nut (10, 26), for a projection (44), produced according to the following steps: a blank is deformed in a deformation process by deformation of material so as to form the recess (45), wherein the base (54) and the stop surface (47) and the circumferential wall are integrally connected to one another.

Abstract: The method according to the invention for working in pressing dies using marking paint wherein a fluorescent marking paint is used. This enables the operator in the manual working in of pressing dies to identify the painted tool surface without error and error-free detection of the tool surface occupied by marking paint is also possible by means of suitable devices (camera) for working-in of the pressing die which is done more or less automated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a legged annular member. In one aspect, a work member is formed from a ring-like raw material, and has an annular part and an outer wall part, which is formed from a leg part and a connecting part. The connecting part is removed from the work member to form an intermediate legged annular member having an annular part and a leg part. An inner diameter of the leg part of the intermediate legged annular member is expanded while a burr is removed to form a carrier, which serves as a legged annular member. Therefore, the number of manufacturing processes until completion of the carrier can be reduced, compared to performing separate processes to expand the diameter of the leg part and remove the burr. Thus, it is possible to shorten the period of time needed for completion of the carrier.

Abstract: A brake caliper for a disk brake, in particular for motorcycles and/or bicycles, includes a housing (30) in which a disk space (39) for receiving a brake disk and a brake cylinder (35) for receiving a brake piston (25) are formed. The brake cylinder (35) is connected to the disk space (39) and has, on its side opposite to the disk space (39), an assembly opening (50) through which the brake piston (25) can be inserted into the brake cylinder (35). A closure element (10) closes the assembly opening (50) after the insertion of the brake piston (25) into the brake cylinder (35). A securing element (21) secures the closure element (10) in the assembly opening (50) against forces in the direction of the main axis of the brake cylinder (35).

Abstract: A highway guardrail post comprises an elongated one-piece roll-formed metal body including a front wall defining an attachment face, a pair of opposing side walls orthogonal to the front wall, a first pair of inverted corners respectively connecting the pair of side walls to the front wall, and a second pair of inverted corners respectively extending from the pair of side walls and terminating in a pair of spaced rear edges to define a rear access opening opposite the front wall. The guardrail posts may be manufactured by roll-forming a metal sheet or coil and cutting the roll-formed metal sheet or coil into lengths.

Abstract: When manufacturing a ring and a pendant from a single metal plate, the number of the twist is determined so that a predetermined feature pattern may occurs regardless size on the surface of a male ring and a female ring. The feature pattern depends on the method of the laminating of two or more metal plates, the kind of metal plate, thickness, etc. for example. The number of times of twist concerned is determined based on these information.

Abstract: An exemplary metal structure (10, 30) includes a base portion (14, 34), a flange (122, 322), and an edge portion (1241, 3241). The base portion defines a circular flanged hole (12, 32). The flange extends from a top surface of the base portion and the flange surrounds the circular flanged hole. The edge portion is configured for connecting an inside surface of the flange and the top surface of the base portion. The edge portion includes an edge surface, and a ratio of a radius of the edge surface (1242, 3242) of the edge portion with respect to a thickness of the base portion is less than 0.4. A method for making a circular flanged hole in a metal sheet (15) is also provided.

Abstract: A coupling device for connecting fuselage sections, in each case forming a transverse abutting region for creating an aircraft fuselage comprising fuselage sections with a fuselage skin, a multitude of annular frame elements and stringers, wherein the coupling device has a rib-like design and includes: a strip-shaped transverse splicing plate for coupling the fuselage skins, a rib, which extends in the middle on the transverse splicing plate, for coupling an annular frame element, and a multitude of rib-like stringer coupling parts that extend on both sides of the transverse splicing plate, for coupling the stringers, as well as a method for producing the coupling device from a solid, rectangular, material trip of suitable thickness and length.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cooling plate (10) for a metallurgical furnace comprising the steps of providing a slab (11) of metallic material, the slab (11) having a front face (14), an opposite rear face (16) and four side edges; and providing the slab (11) with at least one cooling channel (30) by drilling at least one blind borehole (40) into the slab (11), wherein the blind borehole (40) is drilled from a first edge (22) towards an opposite second edge (24). In accordance with an important aspect of the present invention, the method comprises the further steps of deforming the slab (11) in such a way that a first edge region (46) of the slab (11) is at least partially bent towards the rear face (16) of the slab (11); and machining excess material from the front and rear faces (14, 16) of the slab (11) to produce a cooling plate (10) having a panel-like body (12) wherein an opening to the cooling channel (30) is located in the rear face (16).

Abstract: In a method or system for simultaneously forging parts, a forging die is provided with a bottom part and a top part, the forging die having a first forging cavity, a second forging cavity surrounding the first forging cavity, and a connecting opening between the first forging cavity and the second forging cavity. A billet is placed in a lower portion of at least one of the first forging cavity, the second forging cavity, and the connecting opening, and then with a forging press, the forging die is closed so that the die bottom part and die upper part approach one another to cause material of the billet to spread throughout the first forging cavity, the connecting opening, and the second forging cavity. The forging die is opened and a resulting unified forging part is removed formed of a first forging part, a second forging part, and a connecting region. The first forging part and the second forging part are separated at the connecting region.

Abstract: A trimming turret including a first trimmer head including a first pilot. The turret is configured to receive a stress induced plastically deformed container having earing about a respective opening in the container, and at least one of (i) direct the container to the first trimmer head so that the pilot becomes located inside the opening, and (ii) direct the first trimmer head to the container so that the pilot becomes located inside the opening. The turret is configured to trim off the earing from the container with the first trimmer head.