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Process for perforating plastics tubes

US4112795A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 9, 1977
Grant dateSep 12, 1978
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Expiry dateDec 9, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/283
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for perforating plastic tubes, in particular thin-walled corrugated tubes, by a punching or cutting operation wherein the plastic tubes are subjected to a direct or indirect treatment by a cooling fluid prior to the punching and cutting operation. The process is performed by an apparatus comprising a guide structure and conveying device for conveying the plastic tubes, and further comprising punching or cutting members, while spraying devices are provided for effecting the above-mentioned cooling treatment.

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