System and method for manufacturing hollow tubular jewellery
US11134760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D9/04
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for manufacturing hollow tubular jewellery comprises a die and core assembly for extruding a hollow metallic tube, wherein a core is positioned within a die of the die and core assembly to define three-dimensional surfaces or curved surfaces of a hollow metallic tube. A mandrel is provided for bending the hollow metallic tube, wherein the mandrel is fixed proximal from the die and core assembly. A laser source is provided, which is configured to emit a laser beam to form perforations on the hollow metallic tube. The system includes a fixture which is adapted to hold the hollow metallic tube. The fixture is configured to rotate and tilt to adjustably position a three-dimensional surface or curved surface of the hollow metallic tube perpendicular to the laser beam for forming perforations.
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