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Method of producing a hollow profile with flange

US6247344A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 29, 2000
Grant dateJun 19, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/00
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention concerns a method of producing a hollow profile with flange. To produce a hollow profile with flange in a simple way and to the requirements of the process, on which profile great enlargements and/or dimensional changes in cross section have to be performed with respect to an initial form to achieve the desired final form, it is proposed first of all to roll-form an initial hollow profile with flange from a sheet bar, which flange is formed by ends of the sheet bar lying parallel against each other, the initial hollow profile having a smaller cross-sectional area and a longer flange than the final form of the hollow profile. After that, the initial hollow profile is shaped into the final form of the hollow profile by exerting a fluidic internal high pressure.

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