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Die head with adjustable mandrel and method

US5674440A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 5, 1995
Grant dateOct 7, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C48/10
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A die head for extruding an annular body includes a mandrel having a warp portion with a number of segments spaced around the circumference of the mandrel. Heat is selectively flowed to the segments to warp the mandrel and vary the position of a die pin on the end of the mandrel in a die bushing to control the thickness of the extruded body.

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