Abstract: A precision compensation mechanism of a full-automatic bidirectional flanging machine comprises an upper die X-direction fine adjustment assembly, an upper die Y-direction fine adjustment assembly, a lower die X-direction fine adjustment assembly and a lower die Y-direction fine adjustment assembly, wherein the fine adjustment assemblies each comprise N adjusting threaded sleeves, N adjusting screws and a threaded sleeve rotation driving device; wherein the N adjusting threaded sleeves are threaded into an upper opening or a lower opening of a C-shaped flanging beam along the length direction of an upper die or a lower die; the outer wall surfaces of the N adjusting threaded sleeves are threaded into the upper opening or the lower opening of the C-shaped flanging beam to form N screw thread pairs I with the thread pitch of P1.

Abstract: A sheet metal bending machine includes a sheet metal presser defining a first support surface supporting a first sheet metal portion, a bending punch movable with respect to the first support surface between a passive position, in which it is raised with respect to the first support surface, and an active position, in which it is pressed against the first support surface to lock the first sheet metal portion on the sheet metal presser with a punch edge, and a bending die defining a second support surface. The presser and the die are movable with respect to one another substantially in parallel with a direction transverse to the first and second bending edges to switch from the partial to a complete sheet metal bending configuration, in which the distance is reduced to press partially curved section towards said punch edge, thereby deforming it further and increasing the curvature of sheet.

Abstract: Gripper jaws for an insulation stripper have a gripping surface and an attachment extension with ribs which run transversely to a longitudinal direction of a cable to be gripped when the gripping surfaces are fitted, and have groove-like recesses corresponding to the ribs and running between the latter. When the gripper jaws are fitted, the ribs can enter into the recesses of the opposing gripper jaw in accordance with the thickness of the cable to be gripped. Blades for an insulation stripper have, on their free ends that run into a blade tip with an acute angle in cross-section, a contour line which has a depression, when seen from a side view in which the contour line forms the termination line of the blade.

Abstract: A portable crimper tool is disclosed having a frame, a crimper anvil and a bolt adapted to engage the frame and connected to the crimper anvil for actuation of the crimper tool.

Abstract: A pair of pliers including an upper jaw, a lower jaw, two handles, and a pivot. The upper jaw and the lower jaw combine to form a gripping jaw capable of opening and closing. The upper jaw is in the shape of an inner arc, and the lower jaw is in the shape of an outer arc. The inner arc includes a concave hole, and the outer arc includes a convex member corresponding to the concave hole. The two handles are integrated with the upper jaw and the lower jaw, respectively, and fixed via the pivot to form a cross connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for processing a sealing lip of a metallic can, and a metallic can processed by the apparatus. The present invention provides an apparatus for processing a sealing lip of a metallic can comprising: a pressurization block which is lifted and lowered by a lifting means to elastically provide pressure downward; an interlocking means which moves downward step by step by the pressure of the pressurization block and has a coupling relation in which the means stops at stages in the level difference structure of a base so as to be held; and a lip processing member which presses the sealing lip to the inside and outside of a bottle neck of the metallic can while interlocking due to the movement of the interlocking means, and provides a metallic can wherein a notch groove is processed at a beading part by the apparatus for processing a sealing lip of a metallic can.

Abstract: [Problem] There is provided a pipe end shape correcting apparatus capable of improving the roundness without loss of work efficiency and the mechanical damage to a weld bead even in the case where the pipe ends of UOE metal pipes having various outside diameters are worked.

Abstract: A press punch for pressing a powder includes a generally cylindrical metallic body and a polyurethane layer disposed around the metallic body. The metallic body has a nominal outside diameter and a generally flat bottom face. The polyurethane layer is disposed around the metallic body such that a bottom of the polyurethane layer is flush with the generally flat bottom face of the metallic body and an outside diameter of the polyurethane layer is substantially the same as the nominal outside diameter of the metallic body. In another embodiment, the outside diameter of the polyurethane layer is greater than the nominal outside diameter of the metallic body.

Abstract: A method of making an easy open end for a container includes steps of providing a can end blank having an end panel and forming the can end blank in a series of forming operations that are performed with specialized and unique tooling. The can end is preferably shaped during the forming operations so that a major portion of the end panel is curved. Specifically, the curvature is preferably such that a top surface of the major portion is generally concave and a bottom surface of the major portion is generally convex. The end panel is also preferably shaped and constructed so that the curved major portion will invert in shape upon the application of a sufficient predetermined pressure differential between the top and bottom surfaces. A method of testing a fill level of a sealed container is performed in reliance on this “cricketing” or “oil canning” effect.

Abstract: In a first forming step, a metal sheet placed on, and held by a provisional horizontal flat forming portion of a first forming die part is bent along a provisional bend forming portion of the first forming die part to execute bent-forming such that two arch parts of the metal sheet, having respective protuberances oriented in directions opposite from each other, with protuberance surfaces being butted against a provisional inclined flat forming portion of a second forming die part, and a provisional inclined flat forming portion of the first forming die part, respectively, are coupled with each other, thereby obtaining a provisional formed member comprising a provisional inclined flat portion without any warpage, formed continuously from a provisional horizontal flat portion via a provisional bend, and a flange portion formed continuously from the provisional inclined flat portion so as to form a target angle.

Abstract: A metal shaping apparatus to shape a metal blank into one of a plurality of configurations comprising a radius die including at least one substantially cylindrical die section having a plurality of metal blank receiving channels or slots formed therein to receive and shape the metal blank into one of the plurality of configurations.

Abstract: An electrical connector crimping die comprises a first section for removably connecting the die to an electrical connector compression tool. A second section of the die, which is connected to the first section, is provided for crimping a connector. The second section comprises a generally concave crimp projection of a given height which defines a primary crimp surface and at least one concave shaped secondary pre-crimp surface. The secondary pre-crimp surface is recessed relative to the primary crimp surface by the given height. The primary crimp surface and the secondary pre-crimp surface are arranged relative to the first section so that a major portion of a crimping force applied by the compression tool to the crimping die is applied to the primary crimp surface to crimp a first portion of the connector and so that a minor portion of the crimping force is applied to the secondary pre-crimp surface to pre-crimp a second portion of the connector. A hydraulic crimping tool employs such a crimping die.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a curved metal plate includes pressing a metal plate made of a plate material selected from titanium or titanium alloy with a die segment that forms thereon a convex surface curving in at least one direction and at least one recess, with a first side of the metal plate in contact with the convex surface, thereby curving the metal plate along the convex surface while allowing a part of the plate material on the first side of the metal plate to intrude into the at least one recess under pressure, thus forming at least one rib on the first side of the metal plate.

Abstract: A method and pipe-bending tool for manufacturing a pipe-offset for a connector at the end of a pipe, needed in the extension of the connector of the pipe of a pipe layer installed on a surface in which said pipe-offset for the connector, i.e. two consecutive bends are manufactured close to the end of the pipe due to the need of space of the connector, in order to move the end of the pipe in parallel to a certain distance from the level of the pipe layer. The bends are produced by placing the pipe between two lasts of a handheld tool, which are pressed against each other with the help of an operating device and in which there exists a pipe-offset of the connector, i.e. forms equal to both bends. The lasts are able to turn at least in a limited manner around the axle in the direction of the pressure, whereby the lasts can easily be turned in the direction of the pipe.

Abstract: A coining die apparatus for reshaping the backing plates of spent rotary drum brake cores in the production of remanufactured brake shoes comprises a lower die having a concave working surface configured to support a convex outer surface of a brake core backing plate to be coined. A moveable upper die includes axially-spaced outer die portions and a middle die portion between the outer portions having convex working surfaces. The middle and outer die portions are spaced laterally to accommodate a pair of mounting brackets extending from a convex inner surface of the backing plate. The middle die portion enters between the brackets when the dies are closed to strike and reshape a corresponding middle region of the backing plate between the brackets, while the outer die portions strike and reshape corresponding side portions of the mounting plate adjacent either side of the mounting brackets.

Abstract: A method of deforming an initial pipe having a circular cross-section into an U-shaped section and a device for carrying out the method wherein the inner surface of one half of the initial pipe rests in a positively engaging manner against the inner surface of the opposite half of the pipe, with the exception of lateral loop-shaped ear portions. The initial pipe is secured in its position by mandrels inserted in the ends of the pipe. Initially, the initial pipe is with its lower half at least over areas thereof supported by an abutment and the top half of the initial pipe is pressed in by a ledge-like top die with a convexly curved front portion located opposite the abutment until the top half of the initial pipe is pressed in until it makes contact with the diametrically oppositely located bottom half of the pipes so as to produce a U-shaped top half.

Abstract: A device for bending a plate with an offset distance L and two angles simultaneously is provided, the device comprising special jaws which are replaceably attachable to the jaws of a pliers. A kit of a plurality of sets of bending jaws having a variety of offset lengths is provided.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for forming a surgical incision member comprising which includes a first die associated with a base and having a first groove therein for receipt of at least a portion of a needle blank. A second die is mounted for movement on the base between a position remote from the first die and a position adjacent the first die. The second die includes a second groove alignable with the first groove to hold a needle blank therebetween, the first and second dies each having spaced apart channels intersecting the first and second grooves. A notching die is provided and is mounted for movement within at the channels so as to engage and notch an edge of the needle blank contained within the first and second grooves. The apparatus also includes structure for curving a needle blank contained within the first and second grooves. A method of forming a surgical incision member is also disclosed, and a surgical incision member blank.

Abstract: A metal forming tool has a pair of jaws which are pivotally connected to one another. One of the jaws is provided with a channel which is part-circular in longitudinal direction of the channel and defines a part-circular arc in a plane passing through the channel normal to such direction. The other jaw carries a spherical or part-spherical element having a radius equal to that of the arc. When the jaws are closed, the spherical or part-spherical element makes line contact, or approximately line contact, with the channel in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the channel.

Abstract: A method of producing a coupling for pipes includes the steps of subjecting a predetermined length of desired cross-sectional profiled material to a bending process in a mould having a semi-circular portion to form an item of semi-circular shape; forming bent ends of predetermined size on the profiled material; and then coining the bent ends to lie in an identical horizontal plane as a horizontal diameter of the item of semi-circular shape. The coining step is accompanied by a substep of forcing excess material from the predetermined length of profiled material into a zone between the semi-circular portion of the mould and the bent ends of predetermined size on the profiled material.

Abstract: A punch and die assembly including a punch having an outer surface conforming generally to a configuration desired for a sheet metal part to be produced and adapted for rectilinear movement in a given direction between retracted and extended positions, the punch having a rear portion with a cross-section of given width and a front portion with a cross-section of predetermined width greater than the given width; and a die body defining a cavity comprising an outer portion defining an opening for receiving the punch and an inner portion communicating with the outer portion. The inner portion has a cross-section with substantially uniformly spaced side walls dimensioned so as to closely accommodate the front portion of the punch and a sheet metal workpiece, and to provide between said rear portion of the punch and the side walls a gap greater than twice the thickness of the workpiece when the punch is in its extended position within the outer portion of said cavity.

Abstract: In a method of the present invention, a wire stent, having a cylindrical shape defined by a series of alternating longitudinally overlapping opposing loops, is fabricated from a wire formed into a planar serpentine configuration. The wire is centered over a semi-cylindrical trough in a flat plate and then pressed into the trough by a forming bar so that a portion of the wire assumes the semi-cylindrical shape. A pulling tool, having a hook at one end, is engaged at the hook with the exposed loops of the serpentine configuration for pulling the exposed loops over the exposed portion of the forming bar to form a generally cylindrical shape from the wire. Once the wire is extracted from the trough and the forming bar is removed, a folded balloon catheter is inserted through the cylindrical shape and the wire is tightly pressed about the catheter.

Abstract: This invention provides a system for shaping eyeglasses, utilizing a moveable die member and a supporting die member which, when brought together with an eyeglass temple therebetween, causes the eyeglass temple to bend to the desired shape. In one form there is disclosed a pliers-type device that has a male die member on one jaw and a female die member on the other jaw having a groove to hold the eyeglass temple in place. A projection or cusp in the groove of the female member causes a crimp to be formed in the eyeglass temple when the jaws are closed. This cusp corresponds to a hollow or indentation behind a typical human ear.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a diamond coil for a rotating electric machine comprises bending a straight conductor in a first plane at eight points so as to produce coil leads, coil ends, and coil straight portions. The conductor is next twisted about its longitudinal axis so as to bend the coil ends out of the first plane. The conductor is then bent in two in a second plane, which is perpendicular to the first plane and which includes the longitudinal axis of the conductor, until the two leads of the conductor point in approximately the same direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for bending sheet material is provided with a die having at least one longitudinally extending groove and a stamp having at least one linear contact zone for contacting the sheet material to be bent. The die and the stamp are movable towards each other. The die comprises at least one reciprocable die part adapted to define the size and the shape of the groove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bending press having an upper and a lower tool disposed on a frame, together with a hydraulic ram for bringing the upper and lower tools together. The upper tool comprises a fixed punch of an arcuate shape, and has a plurality of detachable punches that are detachably mounted on the fixed punch for changing the external shape of the punch.

Abstract: A tool for producing bends or steps in curved surfaces has an upper and a lower tool part arranged to work towards one another when in operation. The tool part surfaces conform in shape with the curved surface in which one or more bends are to be formed. The tool part surfaces are made as form tools resiliently mounted and guided in the upper and lower tool parts. The form tools also identify in shape with the original curved surface. The inventive tool is suitably arranged in a press.

Abstract: Apparatus for increasing the twist of blades of an integrally bladed rotor comprise a plurality of pairs of opposed, aligned blade formers, slideably disposed in guide channels on opposite sides of the blades to be twisted. The rotor and twisting apparatus is heated and the opposed formers are forced toward each other. The blade disposed between each pair of formers is sandwiched between the ends of the formers. The ends of the formers are specially shaped such that the blades are reshaped or twisted to the desired final contour.

Abstract: A spring having an enlarged diameter base mountable in the heel of a seal casing to enable flared arms extending forwardly from the base to freely exert by cantilever action an outwardly directed spring bias against the casing while the spring is retained by its base in the casing. A method of making a continuous spring from a single strip of metal to form opposing flared arms extending from an enlarged concave base.

Abstract: A portable guardrail straightener for field use whereby damaged guardrails along highways may be straightened without the necessity of removing and retrieving the guardrails to a shop site for repair, the portable guardrail straightener for field use comprising a mechanism to be mounted on a vehicle whereby the mechanism is transported from one field location to another, the mechanism further comprising a guardrail straightening jig comprising two matching dies the configuration of which conforms to the cross section of an undamaged guardrail, one die being mounted to a reciprocable carriage driven by a two-way cylinder between open and closed positions and the other die being mounted to a fixed frame such that once the dies are located horizontally juxtaposed a damaged section of guardrail and closed, the damaged guardrail will be cold deformed into substantially its initial longitudinal and cross-sectional configuration.

Abstract: A hand powered machine forms jewelry blanks into domed bracelets between guided toroidal convex hammer and concave anvil. The shaping of the bracelet is by a combined pressing and pounding action.

Abstract: An improved tool for applying radial stresses to a tubular splicer to deform the splicer radially inwards about adjacent ends of a pair of aligned reinforcing bars to lock the splicer to the bar ends. A support mechanism is also provided for attachment to a first of the reinforcing bars to support the tool while the radial stresses are created.