Method and apparatus for forming an annular part
US10427197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2230/20
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus (31) for forming an annular part (53) includes a punch (2) having a forming end with an external surface (32) shaped to correspond to the shape of the annular part (53). The apparatus further includes a clamping arrangement (3, 5) for clamping a large diameter end of a preform (4) and a gripping arrangement (6, 7) for adjustably gripping a small diameter end of the preform (4). An actuation system is provided for facilitating relative coaxial movement only between the punch (2). the clamping arrangement (3, 5) and the gripping arrangement (6, 7).
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