Abstract: A swaging apparatus for attaching sutures to surgical needles includes at least a first die and a second die. The first die has a first member, which includes a first surface, and a second member, which includes a second surface. The second member is movable relative to the first member between an extended position, in which the second surface extends beyond the first surface, and a retracted position, in which the second surface does not extend beyond the first surface. The second die has at least one surface and is movable relative to the first die between a remote position and an adjacent position. When the second die moves relative to the first die from the remote position towards the adjacent position, the second member of the first die is caused to move from the extended position towards the retracted position, and the surfaces of the first and second dies cooperate with one another so as to swage a surgical needle positioned between the first and second dies.

Abstract: An apparatus for deforming a jacket tube of a honeycomb body includes a plurality of radially displaceable segments each having a sliding surface with a wedge-shaped cross section. At least one annular, axially displaceable closing element surrounds the segments and has at least one oblique surface sliding on the sliding surface. An actuating device connected to the closing element has an annular shape defining an opening through which the honeycomb body with the jacket tube can enter from one side and exit from the other side. A method for deforming a jacket tube on a honeycomb body includes passing the honeycomb body with the jacket tube through at least one tunnel-like calibrating station in which the jacket tube is deformed. A transport direction of the honeycomb body and the jacket tube during a production process is maintained during the deformation.

Abstract: A compression head for a hydraulic compression tool comprises a fixed die and movable dies, the fixed die being mounted on a stationary head attached to a tool body and the movable dies being positioned within the stationary head and actuated by a piston of a pump mechanism equipped in the tool body. The piston is attached at its front end to a guide plate having a center support and two side supports. The guide plate is provided at both front and reverse sides with guide grooves. Each of the movable dies rests on the upper surface of each side support through a roller means, while it is interposed between two guide plates slidably engaging with said guide grooves of each side support. Further, each of the movable dies is supported against the center support by a return spring, which is received at one end by an insertion hole of each movable die and at the other end by a cutout on the center support.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a press tool for connecting a tubular element to an element which is arranged in the interior and substantially adapted to the inner diameter, the press tool comprising at least one press jaw and a pressure distributing element which is annularly arranged between the press jaw and the outer circumference of the tubular element and which exhibits the characteristics of an incompressible liquid and which is arranged around the connecting portion of the elements to be connected and distributes the pressing power generated by the press jaws substantially over the outer circumference of the tubular element. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for connecting a tubular element to an element which is arranged in the interior and substantially adapted to the inner diameter, wherein pressure which is evenly distributed over the circumference of the tubular element is exerted at the same time to the exclusion of leaky spots.

Abstract: A forging machine (1) comprises at least two forging punches (5) acting against each other and longitudinally guided in a machine frame (2), which each have separate stroke drives (9) and stroke position adjusting means (10). To make the forging machine (1) suitable for a large forging range with a simple design, each forging punch (5) together with longitudinal guideway (8) and stroke position adjusting means (10) and the associated stroke drive (9) are combined to a forging unit (3) and disposed in a separate housing (7), which is pivotally or movably mounted in the machine frame (2) and for adjustment is supported on an actuator (11).

Abstract: In a method of producing splines on a shaft, cold deformation without removal of chips is effected on the outside face of a small-thickness tube in a single operation. The cold deformation includes hammering the small-thickness tube by a conjugate and simultaneous action of beating and kneading. The depth of the splines can be as much as half the thickness of the tube.

Abstract: A machine for fastening a compression ring on an object to be fastened by shrinking the ring in which segmental actuating slide members are movable within a housing along circular paths with a constant radius about a center, and in which segments on the inside of the slide members are operable to move a limited distance in the radial direction; the segmental slide members are provided with internal surface portions of non-constant radial distance from a center, and the segments are provided with surface portions for abutment with the non-concentric surface portions on the inside of the slide members; an actuating mechanism operatively connected with the slide members causes the latter to close and thereby forces the segments to reduce the inside diametric dimension thereof which in turn causes compression of a shrink-ring held thereat.

Abstract: For controlling the stroke frequency of a forging machine (1), which comprises a mechanical stroke drive (3) for the stroke movement of the forging punch (2) and a hydraulic drive connection (4) between stroke drive (3) and forging punch (2), the rotational speed of the stroke drive (3) is adjusted to a high stroke frequency of the forging punch (2), and for reducing the stroke frequency the hydraulic pressure of the drive connection (4) is decreased for periodically succeeding drive strokes in accordance with the drive-related increase with constant rotational speed of the drive (3), while at the same time the forging punch (2) is preferably blocked in the vicinity of the upper dead center. For this purpose, the drive connection (4) is connected to an accumulator (20) via a control valve (23) to be actuated in dependence on the stroke movement.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for forming a plurality of parts, such as spade-type boring bits, from a continuous stock material. Thus, the various steps of the forming method of the present invention can be performed to predetermined portions of the continuous stock material, prior to separating the continuous stock material into a number of discrete parts. The efficiency of the forming process is enhanced since individual parts need not be individually transported and oriented during the forming operations. By not requiring that the individual parts be separately transported and oriented during the forming operations, the quality of the parts formed by the forming method and apparatus of the present invention will also be enhanced since such separate transportation and orientation of individual parts generally increases the opportunities for misalignment and contributes to poor tolerance control during the manufacturing process.

Abstract: An improved machine tool assembly for use with sizing and shaping machines comprising a translating body, a stationary body, and an interconnecting structure is provided. The translating body can be provided in the form of a mandrel or jaw assembly while the stationary body, which cooperates with the translating body to deform a work piece, can be provided in the form of a ring or a housing assembly having a plurality of radially movable fingers. The interconnecting structure joins the translating body and the stationary body so that the same can be removed from the sizing machine as a single unit. The interconnecting structure also has an axial, angular, and/or radial alignment member(s) which maintain the relative alignment between the translating body and the stationary body during installation and/or removal of the machine tool assembly from a sizing machine.

Abstract: Apparatus for crushing scrap vehicle wheels includes a frame constructed from three radially disposed rectangular tube beams each mounting a hydraulic cylinder and crushing head which converge and operate radially to deform a scrap wheel supported at the center of the frame in order to separate the steel rim of the wheel from the surrounding tire casing. Each crushing head is supported against upward deflection by an interlocking slide connection including a slide carriage fixed to each head and slideable along the beam and stationary hold down brackets mounted on the opposite side of each beam and vertically adjustable for controlling the hold down pressure exerted on the carriages.

Abstract: A crimping device for crimping end fittings on hoses and tubes includes a base ring and a pressure ring. The base ring includes a frustoconical inner surface in which is positioned a die assembly which, at its opposite end, abuts a portion of the pressure ring. When the pressure ring is pushed toward the base ring, the dies converge, crimping the fitting to the hose or tube. In order to properly locate the hose or tube, a locator pin is affixed to the pressure ring by an L-shaped bracket. The locator pin, pressure ring and crimping die assembly form a tool package which, upon being initially set, does not have to be reset for subsequent uses. The tool package can be stored while other tool packages of a similar configuration are set, used and then stored for subsequent use. In this way, the irritation and resulting inefficiency of having to continually reset tooling is minimized.

Abstract: A crimper assembly for crimping a workpiece such as a hose fitting is disclosed. The crimper assembly includes a pair of tie rods of differing diameters which mount a lower stationary die carriage and an upper movable die carriage. A central rod is mounted on the movable carriage and extends through a press bar. A driving force is applied to the central rod by a cylinder in one embodiment and by a tool, such as an impact wrench in another embodiment. Die retainer plates are attached to the carriages and include guide slots. Tongues are provided on flexible die set retainers which are received in the guide slots. A spring biased disconnect plate is slidably attached to the tie rods adjacent the press bar. When the disconnect plate is moved to a disconnect position, the movable carriage can be moved upwardly for access to the flexible die set retainers for changing individual dies.

Abstract: A hose crimping apparatus for permanently attaching sleeve fittings onto a hose, the apparatus having a rotating annular cam ring mounted about an opening in a base member with a number of arcuate cam surfaces on its inner surface, the cam surfaces forcing crimping dies radially inward along linear die pathways formed by wedge-shaped die guide members mounted on the base member when the cam ring is rotated.

Abstract: An apparatus for machining an end of a tube clamped within the apparatus and including a tool head rotatable about the axis of the tube, a plurality of tool holders including tools arranged about the tool head and radially moveable with respect to the axis, a plurality of push rods uniformly positioned about the tool head and axially parallel to the axis including oblique toothing positioned about one end thereof and a frame connected to the push rods and being displaceable along the axis to provide axial movement to the push rods. A transmission device including toothing for engaging the toothing on the push rods is positioned between the tool holders and push rods for imparting radial movement to the tool holders and tools connected thereto based upon axial movement of the push rods.

Abstract: An automatic positioning system that includes positioning means for positioning a hose assembly adjacent a crimping apparatus. Actuator means is in communication with the positioning means to cause the positioning means to move. Control means is in communication with the actuator means to control movement of the positioning means. The method of the present invention includes the steps of: (a) actuating a positioning means to cause the positioning means to move; (b) controlling movement of the positioning means by control means so that the positioning means is in proper position with respect to a crimping apparatus; and (c) placing a hose assembly on the positioning means.

Abstract: Forging machines are provided with four rams which are arranged offset at 90.degree. to one another in a cruciform manner in one plane acting radially upon the workpiece guided longitudinally in the system axis and are equipped with tools, wherein displacement devices acting upon tool supports are provided for setting the tools with respect to the rams in accordance with the end position of the stroke of the rams. The known displacement devices have the disadvantage that the connection of the displacement devices to their drives must be provided with couplings or transmission connections which compensate the stroke of the rams. By the present invention the drives of the displacement devices are secured to the rams and push-pull rods or rotating rods are provided as drive connections with the displacement devices mounted on the front plates of the rams, for the transverse displacement of the tools.

Abstract: A crimping die is provided for use in a crimping machine for radially crimping the collar of a hose coupling onto the end of a hose. The crimping die includes a die assembly having a plurality of die segments and at least one unitary retention and separator band. The die segments are adapted for arrangement into a circular array about a central axis, with each of the die segments having a radially inner surface forming a section of a common collar bore about the central axis for receipt of the collar of the hose coupling. Each die segment includes a top surface having an arcuate groove formed therein. The groove has a predetermined cross-sectional configuration with an open upper end that is provided with a lesser width than the width of at least a portion of the groove below the upper end. The unitary retention and separator band is constructed of an elastomeric material and has a like plurality of die segment retaining portions and a plurality of spacer portions.

Abstract: A press forming device for forming a plurality of inwardly directed projections on a circumferential wall of a tubular article to be formed. The press forming device includes a lower die holder adapted to be mounted on a lower base of a press machine, and a die fixed on the lower die holder. The die has a plurality of inside forming parts on a circumferential surface of the die, each for forming one of the projections, respectively. The press forming device further includes a plurality of punches mounted on the lower die holder around an outer circumference of the die, each being arranged to be capable of being moved towards or away from the die, and each having an outside forming part in a position facing one of the inside forming parts for forming one of the projections, respectively. The press forming device also includes an upper die holder adapted to be mounted on an upper raising and lowering base of the press machine and a plurality of pressing members of wedge shape mounted on the upper die holder.

Abstract: A compression tool includes a housing having adjacently disposed first and second oppositely disposed portions defining therebetween a clearance. First and second pivot levers are provided, and each of the levers is pivotally secured to one of the portions and extends therefrom beyond the housing. At least three compression jaws are operably associated with the housing and disposed about the clearance. One of the jaws is secured to the housing and the other two of the jaws are each connected to one of the levers and are pivotal therewith. The one jaw is separate from the first and second levers. Each of the jaws has an arcuate compression surface. A movement assembly is operably associated with each of the levers and the associated jaw for causing cooperating movement thereof. A drive assembly is operably associated with each of the levers and is disposed exteriorly of the housing for causing pivoting thereof between a first open position and a second closed position.

Abstract: Elongated generally rectangular in-section conductive metal bar stock is formed by extrusion to form a post type electrical bus connector. The shorter dimension is approximately the diameter of the posts to be formed, while the longer dimension is approximately the height of the posts plus the thickness of the bus or bar from which the posts will project. The narrow end forming the bus has a triangular ridge. The bar stock is cut-to-length dictated by the number of posts to form blocks which are then loaded into specialized pallets of a machining center. The machining center is the type having at lest two pallets, one being loaded while the other is indexed with respect to the tool spindle. The machining center also includes an automatic tool changer. The machining center mills the posts with a hollow center flush mill, drills the hole in the posts and forms tapped holes followed by deburring. The bar stock may have extruded L-shape flats, one of which forms a pad for a compression type connector.

Abstract: A compression tool includes a housing having adjacently disposed first and second oppositely disposed portions defining therebetween a clearance. First and second pivot levers are provided, and each of the levers is pivotally secured to one of the portions and extends therefrom beyond the housing. At least three compression jaws are operably associated with the housing and disposed about the clearance. One of the jaws is secured to the housing and the other two of the jaws are each connected to one of the levers and are pivotal therewith. The one jaw is separate from the first and second levers. Each of the jaws has an arcuate compression surface. A movement assembly is operably associated with each of the levers and the associated jaw for causing cooperating movement thereof. A drive assembly is operably associated with each of the levers and is disposed exteriorly of the housing for causing pivoting thereof between a first open position and a second closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to forging machines which are provided with in particular four rams which are arranged offset at 90.degree. to one another in a cruciform manner in one plane, act radially upon the workpiece, guided longitudinally in the system axis, and are equipped with tools. Piston-cylinder units provided for driving the rams are dimensioned for the entire stroke of the rams. The object of the invention is a simple, secure setting of the stroke-end position of the rams corresponding to the current tool setting or width. This object is attained in that the stroke of each ram (2) or the cylinder (4) connected to it can be limited in the inner stroke-end position by displaceable stops (17, 18, 19) arranged between the machine frame (1) and a projection (14b) on the ram (2) or cylinder (4).

Abstract: A forging machine has four rams arranged at 90.degree. to one another in a cruciform manner in one plane; these act radially upon the workpiece, guided longitudinally in the system axis, and are equipped with tools. In order that the tools may form a closed pass contour in different adjustable stroke-end positions they are connected to the rams by way of supports and are displaceable transversely to the ram axis, releasable clamping members being provided which each lock a support against a front face of a ram. The suction arising during separation of the supports from the front faces of the rams can lead to the penetration of dirt (scale) into the gaps between the front faces of the rams and the supports. The supports (17) are provided with locking teeth (40) on their sides parallel to the displacement plane, the teeth (40) extending transversely to the displacement direction, and locking members (42), locked on the rams (2) in the displacement direction, can be engaged and disengaged with the locking teeth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for shrinking a ring to be shrunk, placed around an object to be clamped on a cylindrical support and behind an axial obstacle connected to said support. The process comprises the following steps of: a) fitting a shrinking tool around the support, over the axial obstacle, until its jaws in expanded position are disposed in the radial plane of the ring to be shrunk, b) positioning in the jaws, by the rear of the axial obstacle, a spacer presenting a central opening adapted to the ring to be shrunk, and c) finally, tightening the shrinking tool to bring the jaws and the spacer that they contain in their retracted positions.

Abstract: A separator for removing a rim from a tire. The inventive device includes an engaging yoke for receiving an assembled tire and rim. A separating gate is positioned for reception of the yoke so as to force the assembled tire and rim through the gate. The gate is dimensioned so as to inwardly deform the tire and rim during biasing of the assembled wheel therethrough such that the rim is dropped from the tire subsequent to passing through the gate.

Abstract: A process and device for shaping the end of a tube with an oblong cross-section to a circular cross-section, where the shaping occurs in a single radial compression stage from the exterior. The tube is disposed with its shortest axis in correspondence with two fixed opposite surfaces, having a circular profile with a radius of curvature which is approximately equal to the radius of the circular section of the tube which is to be obtained. A radial compression is then exerted along the longest axis of the oblong section of the non-deformed tube by a pair of shaping surfaces having an angular extension which is complementary to those of the fixed opposite surfaces.

Abstract: A tire derimming apparatus is disclosed having one ram for forcing a tire and rim combination through a restricted opening. Tires exiting the restricted opening are disconnected from the rim on which they were mounted. The apparatus further comprises a feeding arrangement which ensures that one tire and wheel combination at a time enters the derimming section.

Abstract: In an apparatus for connecting a wire to a contact element by deformation of clamping portions of the contact element by means of pressure members, in particular pressure members of a crimping tool (20) which is arranged interchangeably in an impact press and which has a crimping punch (28) which in a crimping position produces the deformation, for the purposes of producing a plurality of deformation regions on the contact element, a number of crimping punches (28), said number corresponding to the number of the deformation regions, is arranged around a receiving opening, each of which crimping punches can be moved by pressure jaws (46, 47) towards the receiving opening into the crimping position, wherein the pressure jaws (46, 47) are movable by pressure punches (40, 40a) which are provided at an angle with respect thereto.

Abstract: The present invention is a crimping tool that utilizes a die member having a die opening for receiving a terminal therein to be crimped. The tool includes a crimping station that is within the die opening. The terminals are arranged on a carrier strip and are automatically fed into crimping position within the opening of the die while the terminal remains in position on the carrier strip. The feeding mechanism pivots the strip of terminals away from the crimping dies, feeds the strip of terminals one position, and then pivots the strip back into position so that the next terminal is moved into crimping position within the crimping die opening. A single cam member is provided that is moved by a linear actuator, such as an air cylinder, and effects and controls all functional operating motions for the mechanisms of the tool, including actuating the crimping dies and operating the terminal feed mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for attaching surgical sutures to eyeless surgical needles. The apparatus includes a frame for positioning and maintaining the needle while the suture is being attached and a rotating die system which selectively impacts the needle to secure the suture thereto.

Abstract: In a forming machine of the hydraulic press or forging machine type having at least one press cylinder acted on by a pair of values of stroke frequency and stroke volume predetermined by a first piston pump, the stroke frequency and stroke volume of the press cylinder can be adapted to the working requirements from cogging to planishing if the press cylinder has associated with it a second piston pump in parallel with the first piston pump and having a second pair of values of stroke frequency and stroke volume different from the first pair of values, and if the two piston pumps can be switched to connect them to the press cylinder simultaneously or alternatively.

Abstract: A clutch drum has a drum main body made of a metallic plate which is formed into a cup shape by drawing. Spline teeth for engaging with clutch plates are formed by pressing on a periphery of the drum main body. Pulsing teeth for detecting a rotational speed are formed by pressing on the periphery of the drum main body. An apparatus for manufacturing the clutch drum has a forming die onto which the drum main body is externally set in position. The forming die has formed thereon first tooth spaces corresponding to the spline teeth and second tooth spaces corresponding to the pulsing teeth. First tooth-shaped punches are provided so as to be movable radially back forth to form by pressing the spline teeth by urging the periphery of the drum main body into the first tooth spaces.

Abstract: A portable, self-contained collet crimping apparatus includes a base having a hand-actuated hydraulic pump assembly mounted thereon is disclosed. A collet crimping machine is pivotably mounted on the base so as to be adjustably oriented at any desired angle. Means are provided for selectively retaining the collet crimping machine in a desired rotational position relative to the base. The hydraulic pump assembly is connected to actuate the collet crimping machine. The collet crimping machine further includes a pusher which secured to the machine to prevent loss, yet which is slidable between extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, the pusher is disposed outwardly away from the collet crimping machine to permit easy replacement of a die assembly. In the retracted position, the pusher is disposed within the collet crimping machine and precisely aligned with the other components thereof for use.

Abstract: A single-strike die mechanism includes a rotatable cam drive ring driven to impart through a cam mechanism linear motion to at least three crimping dies. The crimping dies are symmetrically arranged within a die guide and simultaneously actuated to move in a radial direction toward a centerline of a surgical needle. A surgical suture is axially inserted within a hollow barrel end of the needle, and the barrel end is crimped by the crimping dies to secure the suture therein. A method for operating the single-strike die mechanizes the procedure for securing the suture within the barrel end of the needle.

Abstract: A fluting machine and method produce fluted poles. The fluting machine has an aperture means, a carriage, and a track configured so that the carriage can travel on the track toward the aperture means. The carriage has a fluted mandrel for holding a pipe to be fluted. The carriage carries the fluted mandrel and pipe parallel to the track to and from the aperture means at a constant speed irrespective of any fluctuations in driving resistance. The aperture means has a stationary inner part, a rotatable outer head, and a set of rotatory dies. The rotatory dies are circumferentially situated about and perpendicularly extendable within an aperture opening defined by the stationary inner part. The aperture opening is for accepting the fluted mandrel and pipe therethrough. The rotatable outer head causes extension of the rotatory dies within the aperture opening and against the pipe when the rotatable outer head is rotated.

Abstract: A portable tool for crimping a ferrel portion of a tube fitting around a hose is provided. The tool has an upper and lower frame. The upper frame has a means for stabilizing an upper die carrier which encloses an upper die insert. The lower frame encloses a lower die insert. A compression shaft is inserted through an aperture formed in the upper frame for moving the upper die carrier along a vertical axis of the tool. A means for pivoting the upper frame in relation to the lower frame is provided to allow a user to open and close the tool. A locking means is further provided permitting the upper frame to be locked to the lower frame during a crimping procedure. The compression shaft can be actuated manually, electrically, or hydraulically. The tool may further be set into a framed housing for use in a manufacturing environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for attaching surgical sutures to eyeless surgical needles. The apparatus includes a frame for positioning and maintaining the needle while the suture is being attached and a rotating die system which selectively impacts the needle to secure the suture thereto.

Abstract: A container is formed with a bottom wall comprising a central panel and a resting radius formed from an annular wall depending downwardly from the central panel periphery and then outwardly and upwardly to join the container side wall. A method is disclosed which reduces the resting radius by tightening the curvature thereof through deformation of the outer annular wall so that the resting radius is better able to resist eversion under the influence of pressure within the container. The outer wall is deformed by radially inward flexing of plural fingers which are cammed radially inwardly into contact with it through a cam follower arrangement which also controls a can support member to (1) locate the bottom wall in a first position between the reforming fingers and supporting anvil, and (2) in a second, elevated stripping position where the container is removed from the apparatus. The container bottom wall is preferably reformed during necking-in of the container open end.

Abstract: The pressing tool (10) comprises two holding members (26,28) adapted to be moved towards each other and having press dies (44,46) displaceably arranged thereon. Adjacent press dies (44,46) are oriented at a right angle to each other, with two press dies (44) being supported on one holding member (26) and two further press dies (46) being supported on the other holding member (28). The press dies (44,46) of both holding members (26,28) can be displaced along an axis extending at an angle of about 45.degree. to the moving direction of at least one of the two holding members (26,28). Prior to the pressing process, the press dies (44,46) are spaced from each other, and during the pressing process, while the holding members (26,28) approach each other, the press dies (44,46) move towards each other until reaching their final closing position.

Abstract: In a radial press having a press axis (A) , a plurality of outer cam surfaces (1, 2, 3, 4) at an angle to one another are grouped in two press yokes (18, 19) which are driven radially against one another. The planes of symmetry of the cam surfaces (1-2 and 3-4) disposed in the same press yoke are parallel with the drive direction. A number of outer cam follower bodies (31) lying between each pair of the outer cam surfaces serve for the radial advancement of press jaws (30) toward the press axis. Inner cam follower bodies (37) with additional press jaws (41) are driven synchronously by the outer cam follower bodies (31).

Abstract: An apparatus for tapering a tube having a frame, a tube receiving end connected to the frame, a variable-orifice die arranged so as to be movable relative to the frames, and an axial tension cylinder connected to the tube receiving end so as to apply tension forces to the tube. The variable-orifice die includes a stand having a housing and a plurality of die segments arranged within the housing. The die segments contain a circular groove of varying radius. The die segments define an orifice having an entry plane and an exit plane. The exit plane and the entry plane are offset from the plane of rotation of the die segments. The orifice is truly round in a plane parallel to and offset from the plane of rotation. A motion control processer is interactively connected with the die stand and with the axial tension cylinder for controlling a position of the axial tension cylinder relative to a rate of reduction of the diameter of the tube.

Abstract: Compressive force transmitting coupling (64) between an actuator (16), which oscillates along an arcuate path and a ram block (12) which reciprocates along a straight line path comprises first and second compression blocks (66, 68) and a bearing (70) between the compression blocks (66, 68). The compression blocks are in alignment and in compressive engagement with the ram block (12) and actuator (16). The compression blocks have opposed concave cylindrical bearing surfaces (72, 73) and the bearing (70) has oppositely facing convex bearing surfaces (74, 75) which are complementary to the concave surfaces (72, 73) of the blocks (66, 68).

Abstract: A forging machine has a machine frame (1), radial forging rams (2) each adapted to carry a die (5), distributed angularly in a common working plane around the system axis (5); radial pressure-fluid piston (12) and cylinder (11) units on the machine frame, each with its cylinder forming or connected to a respective ram and having a stroke corresponding to the required ram stroke; and crossheads (15) mounted adjustably on the machine frame and each supporting the piston of a respective piston and cylinder unit. The stroke position of each ram is adjustable by adjustment of the crosshead towards and away from the system axis. A flange (19) is provided on each cylinder (11) and, a ring (17) extends around each ram, at the radially inner side of the flange (19), and is connected to the adjustable crosshead. Ram return piston and cylinder units (20,22) are disposed between the ring and flange.

Abstract: A portable, self-contained collet crimping apparatus includes a base having a hand-actuated hydraulic pump assembly mounted thereon is disclosed. A collet crimping machine is pivotably mounted on the base so as to be adjustably oriented at any desired angle. Means are provided for selectively retaining the collet crimping machine in a desired rotational position relative to the base. The hydraulic pump assembly is connected to actuate the collet crimping machine. The collet crimping machine further includes a pusher which secured to the machine to prevent loss, yet which is slidable between extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, the pusher is disposed outwardly away from the collet crimping machine to permit easy replacement of a die assembly. In the retracted position, the pusher is disposed within the collet crimping machine and precisely aligned with the other components thereof for use.

Abstract: A forging machine has four forging rams (2) supported by the machine frame (1) for movement radially towards and away from the system axis (5) in an X arrangement at 90.degree. to one another. Piston and cylinder units (12-15) on the machine frame each have a ram (2) as a constituent part and have a stroke corresponding to the working stroke of the ram. A crosshead (16) supports each piston and cylinder unit, and is adjustable (23-25) relative to the machine frame for setting the stroke position of the ram. An adjustable die holder (6) at the radially inner end of each ram adjusts a die (5) thereon in a direction transverse to the radial direction of the ram, so that the dies can be positioned with parts of their working surfaces overlapping side surfaces of adjacent dies to form a closed forging pass contour smaller than the working surfaces of the dies. Radially extending drive shafts (58) external to the rams and gear units (54-59) at the radially inner ends of the shafts adjust the die holders.

Abstract: An improved crimping tool mechanism with radially opposed jaws that direct and balance compressive forces toward the center of the work, joining cylindrical connectors and cables with more reliable electrical and mechanical contact than that obtainable using linear motion devices.

Abstract: A slim-line portable hose ferrule crimper is formed by a bar with a pair of spaced parallel tracks extending from one side thereof. A movable crimping die holder holding a crimping die half is mounted on the tracks adjacent the bar, and is moved back and forth by a threaded screw passing through the bar and into the movable holder. A stationary holder for a complementary second die half confronting the movable holder is releasably secured at a fixed location on the tracks, but may be released by a pivoting latch to permit its removal from the apparatus.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing a pipe bend from a straight pipe piece by means of actuating members acting on the outside of the pipe piece and making an open shaping station, the diameter of the actuating members being expandable and compressible under the action of force, said method comprises the steps of: stepwise moving the pipe piece to and through the shaping station; grasping and pulling the pipe piece during its move to the shaping station by means a reciprocating member during the progressive motion of the reciprocating member; introducing the leading end of the pipe piece into the shaping station, supporting the pipe piece on its inside; upsetting and calibrating the pipe piece by compressing the actuating members of the shaping station while maintaining the supporting of the pipe piece on its inside; loosening the reciprocating member from the pipe piece; retaining the pipe piece in the shaping station during the retrograde motion of the reciprocating member; and repeating these steps until the pipe

Abstract: Crimping apparatus includes a pair of coaxial rings, at least one of which is axially moveable toward and away from the other ring. Each ring is provided with a single pair of force reactive adjoining steep and shallow concave frustoconical surfaces which face each other. A plurality of circumjacent, radially arranged crimping members are positioned intermediate the rings. Each crimping member has two pairs of steep and shallow force reactive convex frustoconical surfaces that slidably engage with the concave force reactive surfaces of the rings to radially move the crimping members to and from the ring axis between an open position and a crimping position. The radial movement of the crimping members is in response to axial movement of at least one of the rings. The crimping apparatus also includes means for maintaining the crimping members in alignment while they are moved between the open and crimping positions.