Abstract: A method for bending a surgical rod using an automated bending system includes receiving an indication of a plurality of line segments defined on the rod and an indication of an angle measurement to be formed between at least two adjacent ones of the plurality of line segments. Bending parameters to perform on the rod to form the angle measurement between the at least two adjacent ones of the plurality of line segments are determined and operation of the automated bending system is controlled using the bending parameters to create an angle having the angle measurement between the at least two adjacent ones of the plurality of line segments.

Abstract: According to one example, a spark plug gapping tool includes a first side handle, a second side handle, a middle handle, and a pusher that are made of a non-metallic material. The middle handle is positioned in-between the first side handle and the second side handle, and has a stopper surface and an insert slot that can receive a feeler gauge insert. The pusher is rotatably positioned in-between the first side handle and the second side handle, and has a hollow housing that can receive a terminal end of a spark plug. In operation, a distal end of the middle handle and distal ends of the side handles can move closer together, when a proximal end of the middle handle and proximal ends of the side handles are moved closer together by a user's hand, so as to gap the spark plug.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a jig apparatus for bending a malleable tool includes a block having an upper surface and containing, a conical recess extending into the block through the upper surface of the block, defined by an elliptical directrix on the upper surface, an apex within the block, and generatrixes disposed about a central axis of the conical recess extending from the apex to the directrix, and an elongated cylindrical hole, which is sized to fit the malleable tool therein and has a longitudinal axis extending from the conical recess into the block at an oblique angle relative to the central axis of the conical recess, and angular markings disposed on the upper surface and around a circumference of the elliptical directrix.

Abstract: An expansion tool for expanding an article. The expansion tool includes a lead-in portion extending outwardly from a first end of the expansion tool and a first pilot portion extending from the lead-in portion. The first pilot portion has a first diameter. The expansion tool further includes a second pilot portion being generally parallel with the first pilot portion. The second pilot portion has a second diameter larger than the first diameter. The expansion tool further includes a forming portion bridging the first pilot portion and the second pilot portion. The forming portion is generally sloped. The expansion tool further includes an expansion portion extending from the second pilot portion toward a second end of the expansion tool. The expansion portion has a third diameter larger than the second diameter.

Abstract: A hammer for installing a gasket into a joint between two pipes, the hammer comprising two opposed substantially rectangular, non-square strike surfaces which are rotationally offset from one another by 90 degrees such that an appropriate substantially rectangular, non-square strike surface may be selected by the user and applied to a gasket by simply rotating the hammer in the user's hands without requiring the user to relocate around the gasket.

Abstract: A multifunctional tactical device for fire, police, military and other tactical invasive and protective actions includes: a) a claw head having a ram region and a claw region, the ram region having a top of a predetermined width and a bottom that has a predetermined width that is at least 30% wider than the top predetermined width, the claw head having a front with a flat ram area at the ram region, and having a back with a handle attachment, the claw region having a plurality of claws extending downwardly from the bottom of the ram region; b) an elongated handle member having a proximal end and a distal end and being connected to the claw head handle attachment at the distal end.

Abstract: A urethra gauge for measuring an inner size of a urinary tract. The gauge permits a clinician to measure the size of the urethral lumen (proximal to an outer orifice of the urethra) before a catheterization is performed. Selecting a properly-sized catheter for insertion into a patient by measuring the size of the urethral lumen before performing a catheterization is believed to reduce: (1) catheter-associated-urinary-tract infections; (2) urethral injuries due to inserting a catheter that is too large for the urethra; and/or (3) leakage associated with catheters that are too small for a particular patient.

Abstract: A mandrel is provided with a plurality of oval sections of varying circumference formed thereabout. The circumference of a first oval section is between about 1.75? and about 2.6?. The circumference of a second oval section is about 0.2? to 0.9? greater than the circumference of the first section. The circumference of a third oval section is about 0.2? to 0.9? greater than the circumference of the second section.

Abstract: In a press comprising at least one tool part with certain rigidity, the rigidity of the tool part is adjustable by changing the coupling of the tool part to the plunger or the press table to control the transmission of deformations by bending.

Abstract: A tool for applying a bending or impact load to one or more conductors in a dynamoelectric machine is provided. The tool includes an elongate, substantially tubular handle having an opening at a first end, a second end opposed to the first end, and the handle has a handle axis. A head is connected to the second end of the handle, and includes a striking surface for applying impact loads, and an interchangeable tool socket located opposite to the striking surface. The head has a head axis oriented orthogonal to the handle axis. The interchangeable tool socket can accept one of a plurality of tool inserts and the tool inserts may be rotated generally around the head axis and locked in at least one position within the interchangeable tool socket so that the angle of each tool insert can be adjusted to user preferences.

Abstract: A pipe bender includes first and second handles pivotably secured together wherein the second handle includes first and second rotatable pipe receiving grooves at both ends of a forward U; a support member threadedly fastened between a forward bifurcation of the first handle, the support member comprising a spring depressible detent on the bottom, and a plurality of markings on the top; and a slide member comprising a plurality of parallel arcuate pipe receiving channels of different arcuate perimeters on a lower surface, a central U-shaped trough on the top for receiving a lower portion of the support member, retaining holes on the bottom of the U-shaped trough, each retaining hole being aligned with one pipe receiving channel and one retaining hole adapted to lockingly receive the detent for positioning. The slide member is slidably retained by the support member.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for forging a hollow body (1), comprising forging tools (2) which are arranged in a centrically symmetrical way about a forging axis, and a forging mandrel (3). In order to provide advantageous constructional conditions for the production of different hollow bodies (1) it is proposed that the forging mandrel (3) comprises a mandrel core (7) and mandrel segments (8) which are distributed over the circumference of the mandrel core (7), are exchangeably held on the mandrel core (7), and form forming surfaces (9) for the hollow space of the hollow body (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding device (1) for a bending press, in particular an edging press for a 180°-folding brace on a workpiece (2) with a forming die (3) comprising a V-groove and a forming stamp (4) adjustable thereto and comprising a wedge extension (26) and with a folding die (5) arranged adjacent to the forming die (3) and forming a support surface (33) in a plane (23) extending perpendicular to an adjustment direction of the forming stamp (4). A tool mount (7) with the forming die (3) and the folding die (5) is arranged adjustably on an upper side (18) of a table beam (9), in a direction perpendicular to a bending plane (22), forming a gap (27) for mounting the wedge extension (26) for the folding procedure.

Abstract: A tool for applying a bending or impact load to one or more conductors in a dynamoelectric machine is provided. The tool includes an elongate, substantially tubular handle having an opening at a first end, a second end opposed to the first end, and the handle has a handle axis. A head is connected to the second end of the handle, and includes a striking surface for applying impact loads, and an interchangeable tool socket located opposite to the striking surface. The head has a head axis oriented orthogonal to the handle axis. The interchangeable tool socket can accept one of a plurality of tool inserts and the tool inserts may be rotated generally around the head axis and locked in at least one position within the interchangeable tool socket so that the angle of each tool insert can be adjusted to user preferences.

Abstract: A method and a device for bending a metal hollow thick walled member to a predetermined angle without deviation of the bending center position and without separation from a half die when presser die moves up. With a pair of guide plates (GP1 and GP2) turnably attached to a center pin CP kept horizontal and the axis center of the center pin intersecting with the axis center of the metal hollow thick walled member PM, the member PM is mounted on a half die (82a). When die holding members (80a and 80b) fixedly connected to the above guide plates and kept horizontal are inclined and separated from each other as the center pin lowers, the member PM is bent to the predetermined angle and held on the half die (82b). When the center pin that can be moved vertically by a guide member moves down to a predetermined position, a contact portion (96b) contacts the inclined surface of a stopper (92b) to allow a base plate (16) to receive a pressing force from an upper die via the stopper.

Abstract: A bending brake includes a rotating carrier that is rotatable about a rotation axis. The carrier has first and second upper jaws connected thereto at different angular locations about the rotation axis. A locking mechanism for preventing rotation of the carrier during operation of the bending brake includes an endplate forming a pocket, the endplate disposed adjacent to a distal end of the carrier. A latch having a trigger portion is pivotally connected to the endplate and located within the pocket such that the trigger portion protrudes from the pocket. A toothed cam wheel rotating with the carrier has at least one tooth formed thereon that engages the trigger portion of the latch to prevent rotation of the carrier in one direction at preselected angular positions corresponding to the first and second upper jaws.

Abstract: Pliers include a left grip, a right grip, a positioned clamping base, a movable clamping base, two clamping members and two gears. Each of the positioned clamping base and the movable clamping base has a notch, a recess, a hole cut on the top of the notch and the bottom of the recess respectively, a through hole bored in the bottom of the notch to communicate with the recess. Two clamping members are respectively fitted in each notch, provided with plural plates, plural curved grooves formed in one of them and plural curved projections formed in the other, a bar and a shaft formed on their tops and their bottoms respectively. Each of the recesses is fitted with a gear provided with a through hole. Thus, the invention can be used to press diverse specifications of conducting line.

Abstract: Disclosed are a shaping tool and a method of using the shaping tool, capable of applying a sufficient compressive stress to a shaping member to prevent an excessively high tensile stress from being imposed on the shaping member so as to achieve an extended usable life even if the shaping member is made of a hard and brittle material. The shaping tool comprises a shaping member, a pressure-applying member surroundingly fitted onto the shaping member, a collet chuck surroundingly fitted onto the pressure-applying member, and a casing surroundingly fitted onto the collet chuck. The pressure-applying member has a plurality of outer peripheral slits and a plurality of inner peripheral slits, which are circumferentially arranged in alternate relation and at even intervals. The collet chuck has an externally-threaded portion at an upper or lower end thereof, and a taper surface formed in an outer peripheral surface thereof to have a diameter which gradually decreases toward the externally-threaded portion.

Abstract: A curling machine provided with an adjusting device for evenly winding elongated workpieces into spirals, includes a machine frame sustaining a horizontal worktable; a vertical axis mandrel for a curling tool and provided with a counteracting device for acting on elongated workpieces passing through the worktable. The counteracting device is connected to an actuator in the form of an oleodynamic cylinder which is fixed on the worktable and provided with a rod carrying a tool holder in the free end of the rod, the vertical axis mandrel being removable from the worktable.

Abstract: A cold or hot-forging heading die used in metalworking to form a “head” on the end of a metal rod is configured to provide two heading cavities formed in opposite ends of the carbide insert. The heading die of the invention comprises a hardened steel ring with a cylindrical carbide insert having a through bore with a first cavity machined concentrically with the bore in one end of the carbide insert. The die is then inverted and a second cavity formed in the opposite end of the insert. The second cavity can be identical to the first cavity or provide the shape for an alternate head configuration.

Abstract: A flaring tool for flaring the outer conductors of two different sizes of coaxial cable includes a dome-shaped body and a reversible tool head. The tool head has first and second shafts and first and second flaring heads on opposite sides. Reversing the tool head exposes the shaft and flaring head for the corresponding size coaxial cable. The shafts match the inner diameter of the inner conductor of the coaxial cable to be flared. The flaring heads are shaped as half cones, which allow the outer conductor to be flared without deforming the insulation between the inner and outer conductors of the coaxial cable.

Abstract: A tube-bending device including a frame having a reciprocably mounted anvil and a coacting crossbar with tube-restraining blocks, together with a ratchet mechanism for driving the anvil toward the blocks to perform tube-bending operations, wherein the crossbar is reinforced with reinforcing ribs to prevent failure.

Abstract: A clip disk assembly according to the invention includes an adapter hub which attaches to the motor of an existing crimping machine and a plurality of clip disks, each being removably attachable to the adapter hub. Each clip disk is provided with a different sized peripheral notches to accommodate a different sized eyelet. According to the presently preferred embodiment, the adapter hub has four threaded peripheral studs and the clip disks have four corresponding holes. Four wing nuts are used to removably attach the clip disks to the adapter hub. Preferably, one stud has a larger boss than the others and one hole in the clip disks is correspondingly larger. The assembly permits changing of clip disks in about one minute.

Abstract: A fabrication tool (10) for fabricating flashing (200) that surrounds a chimney (100) wherein, the fabrication tool (10) comprises an elongated rectangular base plate member (20) and an elongated rectangular top plate member (40) having a longitudinal stamped recess (42) that is laterally offset from the longitudinal axis of the top plate member (40) wherein, the bottom surface of the recess is permanently affixed to the base plate member (20) to define different depth bending slots (71) (72) to bend strips of sheet metal flashing (200) into a desired configuration; and, wherein, the base plate member (20) includes a pair of base plate member segments (20?) (20?) and the top plate member (40) includes a pair of top plate member segments (40?) (40?) wherein, segments (20?) (40?) and (20?) (40?) are co-joined together and hingedly connected to one another by a hinge unit (50).

Abstract: An apparatus for swaging an end of a tubular (22) is described as comprising a swaging head (17) for providing the swage to the end of the tubular (22). The swaging head (17) has two or more formations (22A, 22B) provided thereon to permit swaging of differing diameters of tubular ends. The apparatus may comprise a stop plate (5, 9) for abutment against the other end of a tubular (22) where the swaging head (17) and the stop plate (5, 9) are movably coupled to one another. The apparatus may have a clamping device (4) for clamping the tubular (22), where the clamping device is split into at least three part-circular clamping segments (30) which clamp around the outer circumference of the tubular to permit it to be swaged. The clamping device (4) may have a plurality of teeth (35) for gripping the outer surface of the tubular (22), and a plurality of grooves 36 formed between the teeth (35).

Abstract: A mold head device of a spring forming machine is disclosed. The mold head device includes a rotation mechanism controlling rotation of a rotation head and a linear motion mechanism controlling linear motion of a mold head. The mold head has a plurality of sector-shaped chunk blocks defining diametrically extending channels therebetween for accommodating a spring wire that makes springs. Each chunk block has circumferentially opposite rounded corners having different radii of curvature. The rotation head has a projection engaging and applying a bending force to the wire so as to bend the wire about one of corners of the chunk blocks thereby forming an arc bending of the wire having a radius of curvature corresponding to that of the corner.

Abstract: A fabrication tool (10) for fabricating flashing (200) that surrounds a chimney (100) wherein, the fabrication tool (10) comprises an elongated rectangular base plate member (20) and an elongated rectangular top plate member (40) having a longitudinal stamped recess (42) that is laterally offset from the longitudinal axis of the top plate member (40) wherein, the bottom surface of the recess is permanently affixed to the base plate member (20) to define different depth bending slots (51) (52) to bend strips of sheet metal flashing (200) into a desired configuration.

Abstract: A rivet tool/rivet nut tool/rivet bolt tool with a freely-rotatable and finely-adjustable head has a handle pivotally connected to a lever and a swivel head rotatably connected to the handle. The swivel head can be finely-adjusted by use of a [steering] gear and a slidable gear lock. The slidable gear lock has an inverted V top with a tip to mesh with the gear by the recovery force of a spring, whereby the swivel head can be finely-adjusted and whenever the swivel head is rotated, a clicking sound is made to inform a user. The back-and-forth movement of the slidable gear lock can be as a complement to the tip of the slidable gear lock and teeth of the gear to prolong the operation life of the slidable gear lock, steering gear and the rivet tool/rivet nut tool/rivet bolt tool.

Abstract: A method of varying the bend radius while forming a stabilizer bar is achieved by varying the radius of the forming tool over which the stabilizer bar is bent. The bend radius of the stabilizer bar is varied by changing the position and/or shape of the forming tool in relation to the stabilizer bar. The stabilizer bar is formed by bending the bar over the forming tool to create a bend of desired radius. In the disclosed embodiments, the forming tool is bent chain, a conical tool, and an eccentric shape with several distinct radii.

Abstract: A kit of parts for auto body dent repair includes a plurality of tool bodies (11) and a plurality of tips (80). Each tool body includes a rearward shaft (20) and handle (60). The rearward shafts of the various tool bodies include both those with compound (bent) shafts and simple (straight) shafts. The lengths of the tool bodies varies to fit different needs. Each tool body also includes a forward shaft (40), which is adjustably attached to a forward end of the rearward shaft. The appropriate tip may be installed on the forward end of the forward shaft of the appropriate tool body. As an alternative to the tips (80) and forward shafts (40), an integral dent repair tip (50) provides the functionality of a both in a single unit. In use, the appropriate tip (80), or integral dent repair tip (50), for the job may be installed on the appropriate tool body. The overall tool is then used to remove the dent from an auto body panel by applying force correctly to the inside surface of the body panel.

Abstract: A hand tool for restoring roundness to an open end of a pipe coupling formed of copper or the like. The tool has a series of sections of non-concentric grooves of increasing diameters separated by ridges over which the open end of the coupling is slipped. The ridge bordering the inside of the groove serving as a mandrel and the ridge bordering the outside of the groove serving as a die. Holes may be provided in the tool for use in restoring roundness to an open end of a pipe.

Abstract: A clip disk assembly according to the invention includes an adapter hub which attaches to the motor of an existing crimping machine and a plurality of clip disks, each being removably attachable to the adapter hub. Each clip disk is provided with a different sized peripheral notches to accommodate a different sized eyelet. According to the presently preferred embodiment, the adapter hub has four threaded peripheral studs and the clip disks have four corresponding holes. Four wing nuts are used to removably attach the clip disks to the adapter hub. Preferably, one stud has a larger boss than the others and one hole in the clip disks is correspondingly larger. The assembly permits changing of clip disks in about one minute.

Abstract: A roll for a radial thread-forming head which has disposed at its circumference a thread-forming profile with a flattened area, a thread entry portion, a thread calibrating portion, and a thread exit portion, characterized in that an annular, continuous groove portion is formed in the longitudinal half of the roll in a radial plane at the circumference, except for the flattened area, and a thread-forming profile is formed in the two sides of the groove portion wherein the pitches of the thread-forming profiles are opposed and the positions of the flattened areas are coincident.

Abstract: Apparatus injects fluid such as sealing and balancing fluid into inflated tires, even two tires on a dual rim wheel, while on a vehicle. It seals to the valve stem so that the valve core can be unscrewed and retracted under pressure, providing an unobstructed fluid injection path before replacing the core without significant pressure loss. Tools for bending tire stems in situ facilitate apparatus installation.

Abstract: An instrumentation system for measuring forces during tool and die forming operations including a load cell positioned in a well bored into a base plate. The plate includes a series of channels that carry wiring from the load cell to the periphery of the base plate. The load cell is preferably mounted flush with a supporting surface of the base plate to facilitate periodic cleaning. The load cell includes sensors generating a signal corresponding to the force or compression on the load cell. The load cell also includes apertures extending therethrough to allow existing tooling to be mounted on the load cell to the base plate via fasteners and pins extending through the load cell to the base plate. An universal load cell embodiment includes a pattern of apertures allowing two or more tools having unique hole patterns to be mounted on the load cell with fasteners and pins extending therethrough.

Abstract: An improved bucking tool construction 10 including a generally L-shaped main tool body unit 11 having opposite ends 22, 23, and a pair of replaceable impact surface units 12 removably disposed on the opposite ends 22, 23 of the tool body unit 11. The tool body unit 11 is fabricated with a material 21 which is softer than the material 32 from which the impact surface units 12 are fabricated.

Abstract: A solid-steel anvil of symmetrical configuration, having a top head, depending intermediate web and a base, and with the anvil being of light weight that a person can manipulatively grasp the anvil's top head with one hand to easily carry the anvil with his grasping hand, is produced by the method of providing a rectilinear elongated section, appropriately disposing the elongated section preparatory to successive cross-cuttings of the section, and cross-cutting successive lengths from the section to thereby provide a plurality of separate anvils.

Abstract: A die for a press brake is formed with: a first V-shaped groove (43A) extending in a longitudinal direction and on an upper surface thereof; a second V-shaped groove (43B) extending in the same way in parallel to the first V-shaped groove; a plurality of first engage slots (45A) arranged on a lower surface thereof in parallel to the first V-shaped groove by a predetermined distance (A) from a central bottom line of the first V-shaped groove; and a plurality of second engage slots (45B) arranged in the same way in parallel to the second V-shaped groove by the same predetermined distance from a central bottom line of the second V-shaped groove. The first and second engage slots (45A, 45B) are used in common for alignment of the first and second V-shaped grooves (43A, 43B) with a punch (7) mated to the die.

Abstract: A die assembly for processing a plurality of different kinds of works each having a peculiar shape portion providing a peculiar shape and a common shape portion. A multiple face die which has a plurality of processing faces having different shapes each corresponding to the peculiar shape portion of each kind of work, is provided on a base relative to which each work can be positioned by utilizing the common shape portion thereof, such that it is operable to select one of the processing faces.

Abstract: A blind fastener setting device includes a drawing mechanism and an adjustably supported tip piece. The tip piece has several mandrel guide channels, each of which can be aligned with respect to the drawing mechanism. The tip piece can be easily adjusted without the overall size of the device having to be enlarged to any significant extent. The tip piece has a cross-sectional shape of a polygon which has an uneven number of sides. The mandrel guide channels each extend from a side to the oppositely disposed corner.

Abstract: A body member of polyurethane plastic has flat bottom, side and end walls and a convex top wall. The body member is of equal width and fully encloses a core of metal having a flat top, bottom side and end walls. The core is uniform in thickness throughout its length such that the thickness of plastic of the body member will vary between the top surface of the core and the convex top wall of the body member. The core is also closer to one side of the body member than to the other to provide varying cushioning hardness. Further, the bottom surface of the block is provided with a plurality of dimples for distributing and absorbing energy in a cold shrinkage function.

Abstract: End tooling for forming easy open can ends has cooperatively-engageable upper and lower tooling defining a plurality of stations. Each station has appropriate punches and dies for progressively converting shells indexed by conveyor into easy open can ends. The tooling is adapted to convert ends of multiple diameters. The punch caps and die caps at each station have cylindrical bodies sized to engage and align a turned edge of a shell. The caps also have one or more arcuate grooves in the end face thereof for receiving the turned edge of ends having a diameter smaller than that of the cap.

Abstract: This invention discloses a hand tool for bending a flange along an edge of a metal sheet. The tool can bend flanges of selected widths up to a maximum width and does not require that the metal sheet be marked or scored. A bending slot is formed by spaced apart forming plates having parallel bending edges at the boundary of the bending slot and a spacer between the plates. The spacer includes abutment edges spaced apart from bending edges. The abutment edges contact an edge of a metal sheet in the bending slot positioning the bending edges adjacent to the metal sheet and parallel to the edge of the metal sheet. Width-gaging openings through a forming plate communicate with the bending slot at locations spaced apart along the direction of the bending edges. Each width-gaging opening has a boundary with identifiable locations at selected distances from the bending edges.

Abstract: A pipe bending plier, including a planar plate connected with a housing and a pair of spaced stationary anvil members coupled with the plate, a movable presser slidably coupled with the planar plate and movable relative to the housing and the anvil members, a movable handle for moving the movable presser towards the anvil members, a fixed handle coupled with the housing and a spring coupled with the housing for holding the movable handle away from the fixed handle, a pawl-ratchet mechanism housed within the housing and comprising an extension arm on a portion thereof carrying a ratchet, and a pawl connected with the movable handle, the ratchet being coupled with the movable presser and operatively associated with the pawl in one direction of movement of the extension arm for movement by the extension arm in one orientation thereof towards the pair of spaced stationary anvil members and in another orientation of the extension arm, the pawl and the ratchet are disengaged so that the extension arm is movable tog

Abstract: Tools and tool supports in a press which permit a tool changeover operation to be performed quickly and easily are disclosed. A pivot arm is carried on a ram of the press. A punch has an aperture formed therethrough, allowing it to be slidably mounted on the pivot arm. The punch is normally retained by a keeper for use in a first operating position on the pivot arm. The punch may be reversed for use in a second operating position by raising the keeper out of its retaining position and moving the punch along the pivot arm toward a second position. There, the punch can be rotated one hundred eighty degrees about the pivot arm. Then, the punch is moved back to the first position. The keeper automatically retains the reversed punch adjacent to the first support block when the punch is moved back to its original position. To remove the punch from the pivot arm, a retainer pin is removed, allowing one end of the pivot arm to pivot away from the ram.

Abstract: A tube-bending device that includes a main body on which is pivotably mounted a ratchet lever that via a driving pawl engages a ratchet bar that is displaceably guided in the main body and is provided for an anvil. A detent is also pivotably mounted on the main body and engages the ratchet bar. A holder is provided on the main body, with a first pair of blocks disposed on the one side of the holder, and a second pair of blocks being disposed on the other side of the holder. A respective one of the pairs of blocks is provided for supporting a tube during a bending process.

Abstract: There is disclosed a die repositioning mechanism useful for repositioning dies on the bed of a power operated press. It is particularly useful in preventing unwanted rotation of elongated non-symmetrical dies as they are lifted from the press bed. The mechanism includes a torque limiter carried at each end of the elongated die and a C-hook for connecting the die to the press ram in order to lift the die with the upstroke with the ram of the press. Adjustment of the torque limiter to retard or prevent rotation of the elongated die as it is lifted permits a single person to safely reposition the desired working face of the die on the press bed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to improved methods of forming sheet metal of general application, and particularly useful in the formation of certain forms of merchandise display devices having relatively moving parts serving to serially advance stacks of merchandise packages.

Abstract: An adjustable crimping tool (10) is provided having a pair of indexable discs (18, 32) each of which carry a plurality of concave die cavities (18A-18F, 32A-32F) spaced about and opening to outer periphery thereof which can be moved into registry (FIG. 1) to define a selected size/shape of crimping cavity (C).

Abstract: Apparatus for high speed, fully automatic and precise bending of a wire or rod in three dimensions and with the same or different bending radii or bending contours for each bend comprises a passive bending tool (16) having a wire-receiving passage therethrough and a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart bending surfaces or grooves at its exit end and a bending head (B) having an active bending tool (F) thereon. The passive bending tool (16) is selectively rotatable about a first axis (X) along which the wire extends to align a desired bending surface with a desired bending plane. The bending head (B) is also rotatable about the first axis (X) to position the bending tool (F) at the appropriate side of the wire. The bending tool (F) is rotatable about a second axis (Y), which is perpendicular to the first axis (X), to bend the wire along the selected bending surface.