Abstract: An apparatus to form bends in a substantially rectangular metal frame. The substantially rectangular metal frame is selectively positioned in an elongated radius bend jig. The elongated radius bend jig has a pivotally connected mandrel that has an inverted J-shaped die formed at one end. The mandrel is actuated and the inverted J-shaped die engages the substantially rectangular metal frame causing an indentation in the substantially rectangular metal frame. The process of die stamping the substantially rectangular metal frame is continued until a selected radius is formed in the frame.

Abstract: An upper die holder apparatus having a holder body has an upper die clamp supported to the holder body with a supporting point supporting the upper die clamp in a vicinity of a center in a vertical direction of the holder body. A clamping force applier is provided to the holder body for pressing an upper portion of the upper die clamp so that the upper die clamp clamps the upper die. A pressure receiver is provided to an upper portion of the upper die clamp. The pressure receiver, having a pressure sensing surface, is provided so that its advancing and retreating are adjusted to a pressing direction by the clamping force applier and the pressure receiver is provided so that an opening amount of the upper die clamp at the time of unclamping is freely selected between a plurality of stages.

Abstract: A metal sheet punch device for metal sheets which includes a longitudinally extended frame having forward and rearward ends and alignment devices for aligning the frame on a metal sheet. At least two metal punch devices are mounted on the frame, each including a metal punch support structure movably mounted on the frame and a metal punch having a pointed lower end, the metal punch mounted on the underside of the metal punch support arm structure. A support structure drive device such as a coiled spring is operatively connected to the metal punch support structure to rapidly move the metal punch support structure between a retracted position and an extended position and a trigger device is operatively connected to the metal punch devices to trigger each of them to drive the metal punch into the metal sheet to form at least two securement screw indentations therein.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a stator winding includes a twisting step of U-shaped conductor segments having a pair of straight portions by moving the straight portions in the circumferential direction while restraining the turn portions of the U-shaped conductor segments in the axial direction by a pressing tool. After the previously twisted U-shaped conductor segments are inserted into slots of a stator core, the straight portions are bent in the circumferential direction. The pressing tool is constituted of a stationary top plate that has recesses into which the straight portions are inserted and a movable top plate that is movable to close the recesses after the straight portions are inserted in the recesses.

Abstract: Pneumatic door skins tool that uses air power to bend an automobile door skin edge with little effort. The tool is fully adjustable and has manual controls to allow a person to complete the task in a minimum amount of time with a minimal amount of effort.

Abstract: A multi-directional pull tool has a fist-like cylindrical end section from which a elongated boxed shaped second section extends. The tool is designed to attach to the square or rectangular opening at the end of a damaged frame rail. The tool is attached directly to the sidewalls of the frame rail, allowing for a more direct pull of the infrastructure of the frame rail in the opposite direction in which it was hit, thus allowing a cleaner pull and a setting of the control points of the frame rail back in line. The elongated second section comprises a plurality of openings along the length of the section, through which pull chains, via clamps are connected. In this manner, the damaged frame rail can be pulled in the multitude of directions necessary to return the rail to the proper position without the need to change or reposition the clamps and other pulling equipment.

Abstract: A tool for forming flares in, for example, corrugated elliptical tubing. The tool may have a retaining portion having a longitudinal axis located between an impact surface and a die head. The die head is coupled to the retaining portion on a first side, and on a second side the die head has a guide plug extending from an inner area of a flare surface normal to the longitudinal axis; and a bottoming surface extending from a periphery of the flare surface. The bottoming surface is oriented at an angle to the flare surface. A saw guide may be used to obtain an appropriate extension of the tube from a stop which the flare is formed against.

Abstract: A tool for reorienting a flange member from a first angle of orientation to a second angle of orientation. The tool comprises a support member which includes a guide member; and the tool also comprises a shoe supported by the support member, the shoe comprising a leading portion and a first side portion adjacent the leading portion, the leading portion comprising a leading edge adapted to be located beneath the flange member and a reorienting surface for directing and displacing the flange to an orientation between the first and second angles of orientation, the side portion and guide member defining an orienting gap for orienting the moved flange to the desired second angle of orientation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for rapidly and safely installing a door panel over an automobile door frame includes a rectangular solid body that is preferably formed of a polyethylene plastic. The body includes a nose portion that has a recessed area. The recessed area has a tapered plane that is used to progressively urge the panel around a lip of the frame when the body is impacted, such as by an air impact hammer. The body has an opposite end distally disposed from the nose that includes a cylindrical recess which is adapted to receive a shaft therein, the shaft being adapted for use with the air impact hammer. A fin extends from the nose portion at an angle with respect to the shaft and is used to prevent the tool from rolling into the panel during installation. In use a first pass around the perimeter of the panel is made with the tool close to normal to initially set the panel in position around the lip. A second pass is then made at more of an angle to complete the crimp of the panel fully around the lip.

Abstract: A hinge adjusting tool includes a rigid elongated member having a first end and a second end. A tubular member is attached to the first end of the elongated member. The tubular member is orientated substantially perpendicular to the elongated member. The tubular member has an upper end and a lower end. The tubular member has a slot extending therethrough. The slot extends between and through the upper and lower ends. A hinge may be selectively positioned in the tubular member such that the hinge may be repositioned.

Abstract: A magnetic dent removal device (18), method and kit comprises a handle assembly (20) used with a burnishing element (24). The handle assembly (20) includes a handle (26), a containment cup (30) and a magnet (22) received within the containment cup (30). A magnet shield (40) is connected to the handle assembly (20), and a cover pad (38) can be attached to the magnet shield (40). A hooking element (64) can be attached to the handle assembly (20) to allow for the attachment of accessory components to aid in dent removal. An amplification bar (56) can be attached to the hooking element (64) to add strength to the magnetic force. A kit (74) for dent removal includes a carrying case (76), at least one handle (26), at least one magnet (22), at least one burnishing element (24) at least one cover pad (38), and at least one magnet shield (40).

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus is a tool for adjusting a hinge. The tool comprises a head having a first jaw portion and an opposite-facing second jaw portion. The first jaw portion and the second jaw portion define an opening which has the same shape as a cross-section of the knuckles of the hinge. The apparatus further comprises a handle attached to the head. Because the tool engages the knuckles of the hinge at the back of the knuckles, there is no unsightly scratching of the hinge. A method of use of the tool is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pin straightening tool including a shaft terminating in an end assembly, a chamber in the end assembly for receiving a bent pin therein, the chamber terminating in a shelf inside the end assembly, and a bore located in the chamber for straightening the bent pin as the shaft is rotated urging the distal end of the bent pin into the bore.

Abstract: Punches or dies are manufactured using a photolithographic process and an ion milling or ion beam etch process. The punches or dies are used for coining bearing surfaces in hydrodynamic bearing arrangements in computer disc drive spindle motor assemblies.

Abstract: A tool for reorienting a flange is disclosed. The tool reorients the flange from a first angle of orientation to a second angle of orientation and comprises a support member that further comprises a guide member; and a shoe maintained in a desired orientation by the support member. The shoe defines a reorienting surface, and the reorienting surface further comprising: a leading reorienting surface for progressively reorienting the flange to an intermediate angle of orientation between the first and second angles of orientation, and a trailing reorienting surface, the trailing reorienting surface being located proximate the guide member to define a reorienting gap therebetween, said reorienting gap adapted to permit passage of the flange therethrough, said flange being reoriented to the second angle as it exits the reorienting gap.

Abstract: A tool for forming an armature guide eyelet. The tool having a body with a working end, a support end and at least one sizing rib disposed along a longitudinal axis. The at least one sizing rib has a perimeter having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a substantially constant distance Dc, from the longitudinal axis. The second portion has a varying distance Dv from the longitudinal axis. Also, a method for forming the armature guide eyelet with the tool. The method including aligning at least one non-uniform sizing rib and an armature guide eyelet having a constant inner diameter along a longitudinal axis and forming the constant inner diameter of the armature guide eyelet into a non-uniform inner diameter with the at least one non-uniform sizing rib.

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 tool for reorienting a flange member from a first angle of orientation to a second angle of orientation. The tool comprises a support member which includes a guide member; and the tool also comprises a shoe supported by the support member, the shoe comprising a leading portion and a first side portion adjacent the leading portion, the leading portion comprising a leading edge adapted to be located beneath the flange member and a reorienting surface for directing and displacing the flange to an orientation between the first and second angles of orientation, the side portion and guide member defining an orienting gap for orienting the moved flange to the desired second angle of orientation.

Abstract: A tool for forming an armature guide eyelet. The tool having a body with a working end, a support end and at least one sizing rib disposed along a longitudinal axis. The at least one sizing rib has a perimeter having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a substantially constant distance Dc from the longitudinal axis. The second portion has a varying distance Dv from the longitudinal axis. Also, a method for forming the armature guide eyelet with the tool. The method including aligning at least one non-uniform sizing rib and an armature guide eyelet having a constant inner diameter along a longitudinal axis and forming the constant inner diameter of the armature guide eyelet into a non-uniform inner diameter with the at least one non-uniform sizing rib.

Abstract: An opening tool is provided for separating an outer panel of a tailgate, decklid, door or the like from an interior panel in a repair process. The opening tool may work in conjunction with a closing tool which operates to re-secure the outer panel to the interior panel once the necessary repairs have been completed. The removal tool includes a mounting arm, a blade, a shoulder and optionally, a scratch resistor. The mounting arm may be adaptable to be mounted upon an air hammer. Upon removal of the outer door panel, the blade is wedged between the outer door panel and the interior door panel. The blade is integral to the mounting arm and the shoulder. As the blade travels along the hem flange in the removal process, the shoulder maintains the position of the blade as it separates the outer door panel from the interior door panel.

Abstract: A tool for adjusting a door hinge so that the door hangs properly. The tool is a tube with a slot extending from one end of the tube to the other end of the tube and having a bore to permit sliding the tube over the knuckles of the door hinge. In use, the tube is slid over the knucles of the hinge with the plates of the hinge extending through the slot. The door is opened sufficiently so that the swage and/or mounting plate are adjusted to where the door swings and closes properly.

Abstract: A closing tool is provided for assembling an outer panel of a tailgate, decklid, door or the like to an interior panel. The closing tool may work in conjunction with an opening tool which operates to separate the outer panel from the interior panel at the hem flange. The closing tool includes a receptacle for receiving a partially open hem flange and the interior panel and a shaft. The shaft further defines a base at its lateral end for receiving an impact from a hammer or the like. Upon impact, the receptacle surrounds the partially open hem flange and the interior door panel thereby closing the hem flange.

Abstract: A tool for reorienting a flange member from a first angle of orientation to a second angle of orientation. The tool comprises a support member which includes a guide member; and the tool also comprises a shoe supported by the support member, the shoe comprising a leading portion and a first side portion adjacent the leading portion, the leading portion comprising a leading edge adapted to be located beneath the flange member and a reorienting surface for directing and displacing the flange to an orientation between the first and second angles of orientation, the side portion and guide member defining an orienting gap for orienting the moved flange to the desired second angle of orientation.

Abstract: A sheet metal dent removing device for combining a drill and a slide hammer used for removing dents. The sheet metal dent removing device includes an electric drill. The electric drill includes a body having a distal end, a proximal end and a peripheral wall extending between. A handle extends from the peripheral wall and is positioned generally adjacent to the proximal end. An actuating means turns the electric drill on and off. A shaft is elongate and has a first end and a second end. The first end of the shaft extends into the distal end of the body. The electric drill is adapted to rotate the shaft. A drill bit has a first end and a second end. The first end tapers to a point and the length of the drill bit is threaded. A coupling means removably couples the drill bit to the second end of the shaft. A slide hammer comprises a tubular member having an aperture extending therethrough.

Abstract: A quick-release apparatus for use with slide hammers includes a shaft adapter portion which is threaded onto the slide hammer shaft and at least one tool adapter portion which is threaded onto the hook or tool to be used. The shaft adapter portion and tool adapter portion are mechanically engaged and disengaged by pulling down on the locking collar on the shaft adapter portion and turning the tool adapter portion ninety degrees, then sliding the tool adapter portion off the shaft adapter. The same or different tool can then be installed by aligning the shaft adapter lugs with the slots on the tool adapter and pushing the tool adapter on, then turning the tool adapter ninety degrees until the positioning lugs on the locking collar engage.

Abstract: A device for straightening metal fins on heat exchangers used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The device is comprised of interchangeable, detachable combs that are made to vibrate by an electrically powered vibrator. The vibrating combs can be moved easily between the adjacent fins to straighten them without requiring the force that is needed with a stationary non-vibrating comb. Various sizes of combs are provided for attachment to the vibrator.

Abstract: A tube expanding bullet is inserted into and expands a heat exchanger tube which has been pierced through collared fin holes of piled heat exchanging fins, so as to expand the fin holes and integrate the tube with the heat exchanging fins. The tube expanding bullet has a first part formed at a front part of the tube expanding bullet and a second part formed at a rear part of the tube expanding bullet whose maximum outer diameter is greater than that of the first part. The fin holes are firstly expanded by passing the first part of the bullet through the tube. The fin hole is secondly expanded by passing the second part of the bullet through the tube. A first rate of expansion of the fin hole by the first part of the tube expanding bullet is less than a second rate of expansion of the fin hole by the second part of the bullet.

Abstract: Method of producing a contact terminal (1; 17; 18; 35; 36; 60) provided with a least a first contact surface (4; 25; 26; 64) for contacting e.g. a mating contact area (6; 18; 17) including at least the following steps: a) stamping the contact terminal from a) piece of blank having a substantially flat surface with a predetermined first width, said first contact surface (4; 25; 26; 64) being substantially perpendicular to said flat surface; b) pressing said first contact surface (4; 25; 26; 64) against a first, highly polished surface (27; 66) of a support tool (16), said first polished surface (27; 66) having a first predetermined shape; c) exerting a first predetermined force on said contact terminal in order to deform said first contact surface (4; 25; 26; 64) against said first, highly polished surface (27; 66) of said support tool (16), thus polishing said first contact surface.

Abstract: A hand-held tool for forming a rivet head at the plain end of a rivet includes an elongated handle having an elongated internal cavity with a guide wall surface extending to an adjacent guide wall surface in an insert having an end wall. The end wall is provided with a predetermined thickness and contains an aperture to house a shop head formed on the plain head of a rivet. An inertia block is slidably guided by the guide wall surfaces of the handle and insert for reciprocation between a displaced position remote from the end wall and a position for contact with the end wall. A spring located in the elongated handle urges the inertia block against an end of a rivet when protruding from the aperture in the end wall and arrests recoiling movement of the inertia block after impact with a rivet end in a direction away from the end wall.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a method and an apparatus for manufacturing a stator to improve accuracy in inserting conductor segments (3, 31, 32) into slots (2). The apparatus according to the present invention comprises a conductor holder (21, 22) holding the conductor segments (3, 31, 32) and an axial-moving-mechanisms (214) moving the conductor holder (21, 22) relative to a stator core (1) in an axial direction. The conductor holder (21, 22) holds straight portions (31b, 31c, 32b, 32c) of the conductor segments (3, 31, 32) to be inserted into the slots (2) from one end of the stator core (1).

Abstract: An automobile body repair kit including a first tool adapted for shaping quarter panel, trunk lid lines, and fender lines of the body of the automobile. A second tool is adapted for straightening top edges of a frame of the body of the automobile. A third tool is adapted for removing kinks from inside frame rails of the body of the automobile. A fourth tool is adapted for straightening frame rails of the body of the automobile.

Abstract: A tool for installing a turn vane within air conditioning duct work includes an octagonal shaft having a cutting head at an end thereof. The cutting head includes a pair of spaced parallel outer blades each having a downwardly angled cutting surface. Disposed between the outer blades is an oppositely facing inner blade likewise having a downwardly sloping cutting surface. A second embodiment includes a shaft adapted to be used with an air driven hammer. When force is applied to the shaft with either a conventional or air driven hammer, oppositely directed, severed portions are created on the turn vane thereby securing it to a turn vane rail.

Abstract: A tool for folding sheet metal edges includes the following. A pneumatic hammer has a stepped barrel with an externally cylindrical proximal portion and a reduced-down distal portion externally formed with inverse spring thread. A plunger has a shank with a work-striking head, a spaced away butt end that loads into the hammer barrel, and an intermediate axial-stop enlargement disposed therebetween. A spring for retention of the plunger and has a main body formed on a major diameter, a shank-latching portion formed on a minor diameter, and a transition section therebetween. The main body has a series of closed regular coils which partly thread onto the inverse spring thread of hammer barrel and in other part which, with inclusion of the transition section, generally project so that the shank-latching portion latches across the shank of the plunger just forward of the axial stop. That way, axial extensions of the spring normally retract the plunger back into the hammer barrel.

Abstract: An apparatus for bending malleable metal rods comprises a base plate having a plurality of holes arranged in rows and columns; a locking cam member having an ovoid configuration, with a camming surface at its broad end and a locking cam member pivot axis near its narrow end; and a a force application member. Each of the locking cam member and the force application member has a handle member; and each is adapted so as to be removably and pivotally mounted on the base plate, with their respective pivot axes each being aligned with one of the plurality of holes. At least two pins are adapted to be received in any two of the plurality of holes. A workpiece of malleable metal rod may be locked in place by being forced against two pins when they are received in two spaced apart holes, and the camming surface of the locking cam member is forced against the side of the workpiece remote from the side which contacts the two spaced apart pins.

Abstract: Wheel nut lock bending tool used to outwardly bend the lock washer tabs of a wheel nut locking assembly in the recessed and confined space of the wheel hub. The tool is threaded and attached to a slide hammer so that sufficient force can be applied to the working face of the tool to bend the lock washer tangs outwardly over the flat of the outer nut.

Abstract: A tool for bending ceiling support rods includes a pair of reciprocable spring biased handle members, each having ajar at an upper end thereof. A rod bending bar is pivotally joined to the handle members immediately below the jaws. The bending bar includes a measurement wire having indica thereon for aligning with an externally projected laser beam so that a user may grip and bend each support rod at a desired height above the floor. The jaws are tightly secured about a rod at the desired height and the rod is bent back onto itself using the pivotable bending bar. The device assists a user in installing a level ceiling support system.

Abstract: A method of densifying the wall of an opening in a powder metal preform includes forcibly extending a densification tool through the opening having a plurality of radially enlarged forming portions arranged in axially spaced succession from smallest to largest which act to enlarge and densify the preform material and impart beneficial compressive stresses. The space between successive forming portions enables the preform material to recover elastically between adjacent forming sections to maximize induced compressive stresses.

Abstract: A new knockout tool for prying open knockout rings on electrical boxes to allow electrical circuit to be inserted therethrough. The inventive device includes an elongate handle having opposite proximal and distal ends and an working arm member coupled to the proximal end of the handle. The arm member has a terminal end with a notch which extends between the lateral sides of the arm member.

Abstract: A bi-directional impact tool includes a hollow tube member and a shaft slidably received by the hollow tube member in a telescopic relationship. The hollow tube member extends along a longitudinal axis and has a first end and a second end disposed opposite the first end. The shaft extends longitudinally along the longitudinal axis and has a working end disposed exteriorly of the hollow tube member for engaging the workpiece and a striking end disposed opposite the working end and interiorly of the hollow tube member. Moving the hollow tube member in a first direction so that the first end collides with the striking end while the working end is engaged with the workpiece imparts a first impact force to the workpiece in the first direction. Moving the hollow tube member in a second direction opposite the first direction so that the second end collides with the striking end while the working end is engaged with the workpiece imparts a second impact force to the workpiece in the second direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides tools and methods for bending angle stock, a tool including first and second parallel facing plates and a third plate holding the first and second plates in a fixed position. The third plate is fixed to upper edges of the first and second plates, and the first and second plates are separated by a gap sized to receive a side of the angle stock. The first plate has a back surface to which is attached an end of a rod-shaped handle. A bend in the angle stock is made by first cutting one side of the angle stock at a desired bend point on the other side and then placing two of the tools on the uncut side, one on each side of the desired bend point. The handles of the tools are pushed together to form a 90.degree. bend in the angle stock, which is formed because the edges of the first plates that are adjacent to the desired bending point have a 45.degree. angle. With this edge, a right-hand tool contributes a 45.degree. bend and a left-hand tool contributes a 45.degree.

Abstract: The invention provides a tool and method for repairing a sheet metal according which a dented portion of a sheet metal can be easily and appropriately pulled out with a minimal force. The tool has a simple structure and adapted to be used in the method. The tool includes an end of an operation shaft 1 having a given length serves as a handle portion 2, and an arc electrode 3 is affixed to the other end. A support stand 4 is attached to an end of the operational shaft 1. The support stand 4 may include a base 5 through which the operational shaft 1 is inserted and affixed thereto, a leg portion 6 extended from the base 5, and a seat portion 7 attached to the lower end of the leg portion 6. With the configuration as above, the arc electrode 3 is welded to a dented portion r of a sheet metal while the seat portion 7 is in contact with the sheet metal surface R, and the operation shaft 1 is tilted in that state, while the seat portion 7 is pressed against the sheet metal surface R.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting, inspecting, and adjusting probe card needles used during testing of fabricated circuits. A build wafer, comprised of build and scrub target patterns, is used to mount and re-work probe needle assemblies onto a probe card. Each build target is composed of a hard material that is resistant to probe needle scratching, and is offset a preset distance from the position of the bonding pads on the actual wafer to be tested. Each scrub target is composed of a soft material that is easily disturbed by the probe needle's scrubbing action. By counting the number of lines broken or cut by a probe needle's scrub mark, the approximate length and width of the scrub mark may be ascertained. An adjustment tool is designed to fit snugly around the untapered, thickest portion of the probe needle. The tool is rotated along the axis of the probe needle shaft, allowing the technician to "tweak" the probe needle either up or down.

Abstract: A method and a device for the draw expansion of metal tubes of oval cross-section uses expansion elements drawn unidirectionally through metal tubes by means of draw elements. The expansion elements are fastened to the draw elements by suspension devices which have a hammer-like contour. The draw elements are preferably made of a rod-shaped material. An apparatus of the invention is an apparatus for mechanically expanding metallic tubes, in particular tubes in heat exchangers. Each individual tube to be expanded is held in at least one holding device and passed through by a drawing mandrel with an expanding element. To prevent jamming of the expanding element in one of the holding devices, the holding devices are provided with lateral guides which are resiliently compliant outward in the radial direction. When the expanding element passes through the metallic tube, the tube is expanded in the radial direction.

Abstract: A mechanism to prevent a handle from rotating out of the plane of bending during the bending of a tube. This mechanism is used in a compression bending process in conjunction with a hinged handle. The mechanism prevents the handle from rotating about the hinged point during the bending process. The mechanism adds rigidity to the bending device and is thus responsible for limiting excess deforming of the work piece.

Abstract: A bending tool for use with a human hand for bending the distal extremity of a guide tube of a medical device having a needle assembly slidably mounted in the guide tube. The distal extremity of the guide tube has a tip. The bending tool is comprised of a shaft sized so that it is adapted to be grasped by the human hand to serve as a handle. The shaft has proximal and distal extremities and a longitudinal axis. A bending construction is mounted on the distal extremity of the shaft and provides a curved bending surface having width and a length and having a proximal and a distal extremity and extending at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. The bending construction also has an abutment surface at the distal extremity of the curved surface and extending generally perpendicular to the curved surface.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method of forming a ceiling. The method comprises the steps of setting a tool for a desired length of crimp of a tee or main by adjusting a plate in a slot of the tool. Next there is the step of cutting the tee or main to a desired length. Then there is the step of inserting an end of tee or main into a slot in the tool to a desired length. Next there is the step of crimping tee or main about 90.degree. with the tool without removing any length from the tee or main. Then there is the step of removing the tool from the tee or main. The present invention also pertains to a tool to crimp a tee or main. The tool comprises a housing having an end, with a first slot disposed in the end. Additionally, the tool comprises a plate disposed in the first slot of the housing. The plate is adjustable in regard to position in the first slot so the tee or main can be inserted into the first slot a desired distance defined by where the plate is disposed in the first slot.

Abstract: A tool for prying open punch-outs from an electrical box. The tool includes a handle member, an elongated shaft which extends outwardly from the handle member and terminates in a bent tip, and a slide assembly mounted to said elongated shaft. The slide assembly is adapted to engage a lip which extends perpendicularly from a wall of the box. The bent tip of the elongated shaft is adapted to act as a cam in order to pry open a punch-out from the box when the slide assembly engages the perpendicularly extending lip and the handle is rotated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting, inspecting, and adjusting probe card needles used during testing of fabricated circuits. A build wafer, comprised of build and scrub target patterns, is used to mount and re-work probe needle assemblies onto a probe card. Each build target is composed of a hard material that is resistant to probe needle scratching, and is offset a preset distance from the position of the bonding pads on the actual wafer to be tested. Each scrub target is composed of a soft material that is easily disturbed by the probe needle's scrubbing action. By counting the number of lines broken or cut by a probe needle's scrub mark, the approximate length and width of the scrub mark may be ascertained. An adjustment tool is designed to fit snugly around the untapered, thickest portion of the probe needle. The tool is rotated along the axis of the probe needle shaft, allowing the technician to "tweak" the probe needle either up or down.

Abstract: In a dent removal hammer for repairing dented metal panels, a hardened impact head with an operating rod is movably disposed in a hollow cylinder which has an anvil cylinder mounted on its front end and an anvil sleeve mounted at its rear end, with the operating rod extending through the anvil sleeve and having at its free end outside the hollow cylinder a handle for actuating the impact head so as to impact onto the anvil cylinder or the anvil sleeve for transmitting forward or backward impact forces to an anvil inset attachment mounted on the anvil cylinder.

Abstract: A method and a device for the draw expansion of metal tubes of oval cross-section uses expansion elements drawn unidirectionally through metal tubes by means of draw elements. The expansion elements are fastened to the draw elements by suspension devices which have a hammer-like contour. The draw elements are preferably made of a rod-shaped material. An apparatus of the invention is an apparatus for mechanically expanding metallic tubes, in particular tubes in heat exchangers. Each individual tube to be expanded is held in at least one holding device and passed through by a drawing mandrel with an expanding element. To prevent jamming of the expanding element in one of the holding devices, the holding devices are provided with lateral guides which are resiliently compliant outward in the radial direction. When the expanding element passes through the metallic tube, the tube is expanded in the radial direction.